Account Executive

About the role

• Job Title: Account Executive
• Department: Sales
• Reporting To: General Sales Manager
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location(s): Mission, KS
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Overview

We're looking for those passionate about helping businesses grow through targeted media advertising solutions. At Audacy Kansas City, we want the "best of the best" to represent our brands which include eight radio stations, The Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network, Kansas City Royals Radio, digital advertising and partnerships with K-State Athletics and Mizzou Athletics. You'll have extensive marketing assets to offer your clients. We offer a base salary plus the opportunity to earn commission.

Why should you join our sales team at Audacy Kansas City and what can we offer you?

You would be able to create multi-platform advertising opportunities including broadcast radio, digital audio, sports and event marketing, and a robust variety of cutting edge digital solutions including; paid search, SEO, social media advertising, OTT, Targeted Display, YouTube and Amazon DSP and e-commerce marketing.

• Audacy believes in being a digital pioneer and has been named one of the top 500 technology innovators by InformationWeek
• We arm our sales people the resources and support they need to be successful while developing a lucrative career
• You have the opportunity to bring innovative marketing ideas to life that make a difference for your clients and their businesses
• You would be surrounded by other creative, collaborative, high energy people

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.

What You'll Do

• Build strong relationships with advertisers to ensure their success and repeat business
• Pro-actively develop new business by using all of our advertising and marketing assets
• Create marketing campaigns and strategically sell to local and regional decision makers
• Close business and execute the client campaign as agreed upon
• Provide exceptional customer service for your clients
• Achieve sales objectives and goals
• Continually build your knowledge of industry trends, opportunities, and innovations
• Additional duties as assigned

Required

• Experience in building strong relationships with clients/customers that resulted in consistent repeat business
• Solid track record of continual prospecting and development of new business
• History of creating custom solutions for unique customer problems and challenges. Preferred - History of creating custom marketing campaigns and strategically selling to local and regional decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to continually close business and aid in the execution of all aspects of the sales process
• You are self-motivated, goal driven, confident, creative and accountable
• High school graduate required; college degree preferred
• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace and Salesforce is a plus
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required