Account Executive

Company Overview

CUMULUS| New Orleans, LA currently features 4 stations in the New Orleans area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 92.3 WZRH-FM Alternative, 106.1 WRKN-FM NASH Country, 102.9 KMEZ-FM Urban AC and 106.7 KKND-FM The Krewe Classic Hits. The cluster of 4 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA - New Orleans is seeking a talented Account Executive. We are looking for passionate, motivated, goal-oriented individuals with high business acumen, and the desire to WIN in a fast-paced, highly competitive sales environment. The ideal candidate must possess a hunter mentality with cold calling/prospecting experience, a proven ability to negotiate and close with a high level of success and must easily build relationships as if it’s an art form. Consistently driving game-changing results, this individual knows how to identify, develop, and present customized solutions to clients using non-traditional and digital concepts. With excellent written and oral communication skills, this individual easily commands the room during presentations. Able to multi-task with a high degree of time management and organizational skills, this individual can look ahead and manage client needs with precision planning and anticipation.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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
• 1-3 years in Media Sales background required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field is preferred
  
  

What We Offer

• Commission-based compensation 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/

EEO Statement

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