Website iHeart Media
Description:
Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!
We’re seeking an Outside Account Executive.
If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:- Immerse yourself in learning iHeartMedia’s Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products (we are constantly innovating and growing!)
- Meet in person with clients in your market
- Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining a pipeline of sales prospects in Salesforce
- Foster and nurture relationships with the existing client base
- Identify new opportunities and develop persuasive proposals to meet each client/agency evolving needs
- Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and meet/exceed established sales targets
- Create effective marketing campaigns in line with the iHeartMedia brand and resources
- Deliver compelling sales presentations with confidence
- Maintain productive client communication to ensure client satisfaction
- Monitor competition to continually prospect new account leads
- Negotiate rates and ensures prompt payments
- Follow all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts, and competitive analysis
Requirements:
What You'll Need:- A desire to learn and grow!
- Independent, self-motivated, competitive, assertive personality
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills
- Persuasive communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation
- Strong client service relationship-building skills
- Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Stress tolerance, especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures
- Digital/Media Sales experience is a plus
- Salesforce experience is a plus
- Drive your own vehicle with a valid driver’s license and state-mandated auto insurance
- Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms skills
- You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship.
- Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
- General understanding of business principles and sales environment
- Interest in developing knowledge of business operations and sales concepts and techniques
- Individual accountability and understanding of when to seek guidance
- Skills managing assigned projects to completion
- Understanding to resolve problems using established guidelines and professional judgement
- Ability to communicate information about iHeart products in a digestible manner and to apply active listening skills to validate understanding of customer needs
- Understanding of impact of your own decisions
- Goal orientation and the ability to focus and prioritize
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