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07/19/2022

Outside Account Executive

iHeartMedia Asheville

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
Outside Account Executive
Details:
iHeartMedia Stations

                                                                                                     

Job Summary:

The audio revolution is here! Radio has bigger reach than TV. Podcasting is the fastest-growing medium ever. Digital audio has been growing for over a decade. Wireless headphones mean consumers ears are now connected 24x7. Podcasters and radio hosts are the new influencers with massive engaged super fan armies. New digital audio data, insights and analytics tools are making it easier than ever to plan buy and grow with audio. And experiential is having a major comeback. And only one company has the #1 position in everything Audio. iHeartMedia.


iHeartMedia has an immediate opening for an Outside Account Executive to develop new business opportunities; keep and grow existing client relationships; offer solutions that helps clients achieve their business goals; closes business; meets set sales target and sell its comprehensive digital products to new and existing clients.

                                                                                                    

Responsibilities

 

• Identifies and solicits new business; builds and maintains a full pipeline of sales prospects.

• Services and grows relationships in existing base of clients.

• Identifies client/agency needs and develops persuasive proposals to meet needs and opportunities.

• Delivers effective sales presentations.

• Steers clients based on market, platform and station information.

• Maintains client communication and ensures client satisfaction.

• Monitors competition to continually find new account leads.

• Negotiates rates based on iHeartMedia’s budgets.

• Works collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue.

• Ensures prompt payments.

• Follows all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis.

• Creates effective marketing campaigns in cooperation with iHeartMedia resources.

• Generates revenue and meets/exceeds established sales targets.

• Candidate must drive their own vehicle with a valid driver’s license and state-mandated auto insurance

 

Qualifications

 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms

• Adept at prospecting and using effective consultative selling principles and practices

• Strong client service relationship-building skills

• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment

• Negotiation and closing proficiency

• Persuasive communication skills: verbal, written and presentation

• Independent; self-motivated; competitive; assertive

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Understanding of market dynamics including demographics

• Stress tolerance especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures

• Flexibility and creativity

• Professional appearance

• Strong interpersonal skills

 

Work Experience

• 2+ years in media/advertising sales is preferred, but not required

 

Education

• High school diploma, college degree preferred

 

Certifications

• None required

                                                                                                     

Location

Asheville, NC: 13 Summerlin Road, 28806

                                                                                                     

Position Type                                                                                             

Regular

                                                                                                    

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

  • Company provided and supplemental life insurance

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

  • A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

  • A 401K plan

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

  • ?A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

 

 

 

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

 

Some positions in certain divisions of the iHeartMedia family of companies are subject to mandatory vaccination requirements as a condition of employment. Candidates who have been offered employment for these positions at iHeartMedia, subject to applicable law, will be required to demonstrate they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation from the vaccination requirement by their start date (which may be extended for such purposes). If the aforementioned requirements are not met, candidates who have accepted offers for such positions will have their offers rescinded and/or employment terminated in accordance with applicable law.     

 

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Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
7/14/2022
Closing Date:
10/12/2022
City:
Asheville
State:
North Carolina
URL:
http://www.iHeartMediaCareers.com
Contact:
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