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iHeartMedia · 1 day ago

Account Executive

iHeartMedia is the leading audio company in America, recognized for its extensive reach and innovative marketing products. The Outside Account Executive will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, fostering client relationships, and creating effective marketing campaigns to drive sales and revenue.

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Responsibilities

Immerse yourself in learning iHeartMedia’s Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products (we are constantly innovating and growing!)
Meet in person with clients as needed
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

Qualification

Digital/Media Sales experienceSalesforce experiencePersuasive communicationMicrosoft Office suiteClient service skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skillsRelationship-building skillsTeam leadership experience

Required

A desire to learn and grow!
Independent and self-motivated 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 multi-task in a fast-paced environment
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

Preferred

Digital/Media Sales experience is a plus
Salesforce experience is a plus
Specialized knowledge of the media industry and related sales processes
Ability to apply expertise in a complex sales environment to service large and/or national accounts
Experience to anticipate customer needs based on advanced business knowledge and in depth understanding of customer's strategy
Ease counseling and negotiating with senior executives
Desire to stay abreast of emerging market trends and customer needs to expand relationships and trust
Ability to guide others to solve complex problems using sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovating sales solutions
Team leadership experience and/or a desire to act as a role model or mentor to develop others

Benefits

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!

Company

iHeartMedia

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iHeartMedia is a mass media company that provides a range of multiplatform advertising and marketing opportunities.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.1B
2019-07-18IPO
2017-02-14Debt Financing· $476.37M
2013-12-17Debt Financing· $621.9M

Leadership Team

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Robert Pittman
Chairman & CEO
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Richard Bressler
President, COO, & CFO
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