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CUMULUS MEDIA

Account Executive

CUMULUS MEDIA, Bloomington, Illinois, us, 61791

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Company Overview CUMULUS | Bloomington, IL

currently features 5 stations in the Bloomington area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 101.5 WBNQ-FM Adult Top 40, 1230 WJBC-AM Talk/Sports Radio, 104.1 WBWN-FM Country, 93.7 WJBC-FM NASH plays Country music, 98.9 WJEZ is Classic Hits. The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

Position Overview The

Account Executive

successfully manages relationships with dozens of local and regional businesses, protects and grows the revenue base, identifies and creates new business opportunities with existing and new clients; provides marketing solutions to help customers achieve their business goals; strategically plans and implements initiatives to meet personal, company and corporate directives, recognizes that achieving budgeted revenue targets is the minimum expectation of performance. The right individual will invest in personal professional development, understanding technology, marketing and the full suite of company products and services.

Key Responsibilities

Able to create and 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 marketing solutions to meet client objectives

Deliver and Develop effective and informed marketing solutions via multi-platform, integrated sales presentations identifying Cumulus broadcast, digital, and event tactics to foster brand loyalty and deliver results for the client

Ability to negotiate and close business that drives revenue results and fosters long term client relationships, regardless of medium or platform

Commitment to having a proficient understanding of the Cumulus Media assets and resources and a desire to constantly learn and grow your product knowledge thus staying relevant and current with industry advertising opportunities for your clients

Represent the full suite of products and services as marketing solutions to new and existing clientele. This includes station digital assets, internet-based marketing, social media, streaming, events and specialized programming

Ability to appropriately manage time to optimize revenue opportunities, client interaction, implementation and fulfillment of successful sales agreements. Individual must be able to assist in the development of creative messaging, regardless of platform

Excel at prospecting and aggressively seeking new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing, referrals or other means to maintain a full pipeline of sales prospects at all times

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

Collaborate, create, and capitalize on opportunities to best represent our brand while working to help your clients achieve success

Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and CRM tools

Excellent communication skills

Passion for developing new business relationships in an outside sales role

Enjoy presenting 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 maintain a constant pipeline of new business

Self-motivating and entrepreneurial spirit

Positive and friendly with a willingness to collaborate

High energy and passion for sales

Flexible, creative and curious

Digitally savvy

3+ years in Media Sales background preferred

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing or related field is preferred

Pay Commission-based compensation with uncapped earning potential

What We Offer

Competitive Pay

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

Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off

Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

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

Bloomington, IL

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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Location: Bloomington, IL

Salary: $55,000.00-$65,000.00

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