Account Executive

About the role

• Job Title: Account Executive
• Department: Sales
• Reporting To: General Sales Manager
• Employment Type: Full -Time

Pay Transparency

$75,000.00/Yr. - $90,000.00 OTE.

Location(s): Cleveland OH

Work Arrangement: On-Site

The anticipated starting salary range for Cleveland, O.H. based individuals expressing interest in this position is $75,000.00/Yr. - $90,000.00/Yr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

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.

Overview

Audacy, Cleveland (WDOK-FM Star 102, WNCX-FM Classic Rock, WQAL-FM Q104 and WKRK-FM the Fan Sports Talk & "Radio Home of the Browns") is looking for a Sales Account Executives. Audacy has the biggest names in Podcasting, and all of your favorite names in music and sports on the FASTEST growing audio app in the nation. Combined with the scale of the second largest audio group in the US, and hundreds of events!

Audacy, Cleveland is looking for sales professionals ready to lead in the evolution of audio. There has never been more time spent and connections happening in the audio space. We are looking for sales account executives who not only possess a passion for creating solutions and delivering clients success, but have an appreciation for how music, podcasting, well known personalities and events connect with audiences and knowledge of strategies and attribution that deliver and prove results.

This opportunity provides a performance driven sales culture with the support, outside sales work environment and compensation our sales professionals need to stay motivated and thrive. From training, to enhanced internal support teams, we create environments focused on driving sales success.

What You'll Do

• Effectively prospect new clients, working with internal support to create and pitch strategic ideas communicating our value to clients and driving new business.
• Grow existing accounts, as well as manage all business aspects of the relationship.
• Ability to continually learn new products as our industry is evolving, and proactively create new opportunities for you to communicate our value proposition to clients.
• Includes but not limited to: Podcasting, Streaming Audio, Over The Air, OTT Video, and digital performance media (SEO/SEM, Social).
• Consistently use and maintain our CRM tool and utilize other platforms to perform daily business.
• Clearly communicate and manage expectations internally and externally, while multi-tasking and handling multiple accounts at a time.
• Build deep business relationships through continually delivering great service and results to clients.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Required & Preferred

• Experience in sales preferred including but not limited to digital sales and strategic client planning.
• Driven to develop new business and manage sales.
• Desire to learn the advertising ecosphere including digital, audio, and attribution.
• Strong problem solving skills, positive attitude and desire to win.
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as CRM tools and data visualization platforms.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and proof of insurance is required.

Required & Preferred

• High school graduate required.
• Prior experience in sales/marketing or equivalent education; marketing, communications, radio, TV, print, digital, sports or sponsorship preferred