Account Executive at Cumulus Media Inc. in Bloomington, Illinois

Job Description:

Company Overview




CUMULUS MEDIA | Bloomington is seeking a talented and dynamic Account Executive who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. We are looking for a passionate, motivated, goal-oriented and highly competitive individual 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.



Who We Are




CUMULUS | Bloomington features 5 stations in the Bloomington area and surrounding counties. 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.



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 & Qualifications



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 well-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

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


• Digitally savvy


• 3+ years in Media Sales background preferred/required

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).

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