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CUMULUS MEDIA

Senior Account Executive

CUMULUS MEDIA, Pensacola, Florida, United States, 32573

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Company Overview CUMULUS MEDIA | Pensacola, Florida currently features 5 stations in the Pensacola area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: Hot 94.1, WMEZ-FM; News Talk 1370/104.9 WCOA; Urban Adult Contemporary Magic 106.1 WRRX; Country 102.7 WXBM; Classic Hits JET 100.7 WJTQ.

Position Overview CUMULUS MEDIA | Pensacola, Florida is seeking a talented and dynamic Local Marketing Account Executive who thrives in a fast-paced working environment.

Our Local Marketing Account Executive can serve their clients in Pensacola and their contacts across the US with multi-media options that include traditional media and highly targeted digital products including:

Radio, Audio Streaming and Podcast Advertising

Website Design, Optimization, and Repair

Digital Display Advertising

Reputation (Online Review) Monitoring & Management

DNA Digital (Data Driving Digital Advertising)

Call Tracking

YouTube and Online Video Advertising

OTT (App Based & Online Television)

Mobile Geofencing

Search Engine Optimization

Google AdWords

Social Media Advertising and Content Creation

Political Advertising

Event Marketing and Management

Recruitment Advertising

Our local radio stations reach over 220,000 people weekly in and around Pensacola and the Gulf Coast. But our reach and opportunities extend well beyond just our local market with our network of owned and operated Cumulus radio stations across the US, to our resources at our company owned Westwood One Radio Network and all the new exciting digital products that we can offer our customers. We have marketing solutions for small mom and pop stores all the way up to national chains that need to reach unique customers and clients across the US.

We are looking for someone who has an interest in being a modern multifaceted media sales representative, and that means selling multiple mediums and solutions.

We are focusing on people who are passionate, motivated, goal-oriented, and highly competitive individuals with a proven track record of over-achieving sales goals. We hire driven, resourceful, organized, customer-focused problem solvers who have great communication skills and the ability to cultivate client relationships. In return, we offer a unique career opportunity: one where you are given a challenging mission, world-class tools to help you succeed, and the chance to realize your full potential as a sale’s professional.

Our successful candidate will identify and develop new business opportunities; grow existing client relationships; offer solutions that help clients achieve their business goals; closes business and meets or exceed set sales targets.

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

Beyond our broadcast products, have strong familiarity and become fully 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.

Think creatively and generate original ideas

Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies to best position Cumulus in the marketplace

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 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

Digitally savvy

1-3 years in Media Sales background preferred/required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field is preferred/required

What We Offer

Commission-based organization with uncapped earning potential

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/

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

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