Account Executive
Cumulus Media Inc.

Job Details

CUMULUS MEDIA | Dallas-Ft. Worth is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Account Executive to drive revenue in our market. We are looking for someone who lives by our FORCE Cumulus values; WE are Focused, Responsible, Collaborative and Empowered! If you are looking to work for a winning team and for a great culture and professional environment, then Cumulus could be the home for you.

CUMULUS | Dallas-Ft. Worth has 5 stations that have won multiple awards including the NAB Marconi, CMA Station of the Year, Personalities of the year and more. Our market leading stations include: 820 AM/93.3 FM/99.5 HD2 WBAP, 96.7/1310 THE TICKET, 570am/96.3HD2 KLIF, NEW COUNTRY 96.3 KSCS, 99.5 THE WOLF KPLX. In addition, we reach the entire country with 404 stations across the country, a suite of digital products, amazing events and so much more. Dallas is the #1 revenue generating market for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to identify client business needs by gaining a deep understanding of their goals, objectives and processes as well as their external environment including key market and consumer trends to proactively develop customized advertising solutions to meet client objectives
• Deliver effective multi-platform, integrated sales presentations (broadcast, digital, events); negotiation and closing
• Beyond our broadcast products, have strong familiarity and become full-versed in selling both Cumulus' station digital assets (e.g. streaming, stations website and social advertising) and digital audience extension products to deliver a complete marketing solution to advertisers
• Excel at prospecting and aggressively seeking new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing, referrals or other means to build and maintain a full pipeline of sales prospects
• Follow all station and corporate procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis
• Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies to best position Cumulus in the marketplace
• Think creatively and generate original ideas

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and CRM tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience developing new business relationships in an outside sales role
• Excellent presenter to clients of sales opportunities and post-sale successes
• Strong understanding of lead generation and ability to connect with viable prospects
• Comprehension of sales metrics in order to fill a sales funnel and robust pipeline of residual business
• Positive attitude with the willingness to get beyond comfort zone to grow professionally
• High energy and passion for the job
• Flexible and creative
• In-Depth knowledge of the media and digital industry and related sales processes
• expertise in a complex sales environment to service large accounts and/or complicated business segments
• Confidence to prospect and quickly build rapport with customers, adapting messaging and style based on customer needs
• Comfortable working with senior level executives and using influencing skills to negotiations and drive sales
• Desire to stay abreast of emerging market trends and customer needs to expand relationships and trust
• Confidence to solve complex problems using analysis, judgement, and multiple sources of information
• Accountability for your own work and a desire to provide guidance to new team members
• Business development experience with new and existing customer
• 2-5 years in Media and or Digital Sales background preferred
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field is preferred
• Candidate will need to drive their own vehicle with a valid driver's license and state-mandated auto insurance.

What we offer:

• Individual-focused onboarding, training and support with a flexible, fun work environment
• Commission-based organization with uncapped earning potential, following first year salary guarantee
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
• Paid vacation & holidays

For immediate consideration, please visit

https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at:

https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Dallas, TX (Onsite)

Job Type
Sales, Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
03/27/2024

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