Job description

iHeartMedia Markets

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow – and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We’re the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America; and we have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:
The audio revolution is here! Radio has bigger reach than TV. Podcasting is the fastest-growing medium ever. Digital audio has been growing for over a decade. Wireless headphones mean consumers ears are now connected 24x7. Podcasters and radio hosts are the new influencers with massive engaged super fan armies. New digital audio data, insights and analytics tools are making it easier than ever to plan buy and grow with audio. And experiential is having a major comeback. And only one company has the #1 position in everything Audio. iHeartMedia.

iHeartMedia has an immediate opening for an Outside Account Executive to develop new business opportunities; keep and grow existing client relationships; offer solutions that helps clients achieve their business goals; closes business; meets set sales target and sell its comprehensive digital products to new and existing clients.

What You'll Do:
Responsibilities

• Identifies and solicits new business; builds and maintains a full pipeline of sales prospects.
• Services and grows relationships in existing base of clients.
• Identifies client/agency needs and develops persuasive proposals to meet needs and opportunities.
• Delivers effective sales presentations.
• Steers clients based on market, platform and station information.
• Maintains client communication and ensures client satisfaction.
• Monitors competition to continually find new account leads.
• Negotiates rates based on iHeartMedia’s budgets.
• Works collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue.
• Ensures prompt payments.
• Follows all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis.
• Creates effective marketing campaigns in cooperation with iHeartMedia resources.
• Generates revenue and meets/exceeds established sales targets.
• Candidate must drive their own vehicle with a valid driver’s license and state-mandated auto insurance

What You'll Need:
Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms
• Adept at prospecting and using effective consultative selling principles and practices
• Strong client service relationship-building skills
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Negotiation and closing proficiency
• Persuasive communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
• Independent; self-motivated; competitive; assertive
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Understanding of market dynamics including demographics
• Stress tolerance especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures
• Flexibility and creativity
• Professional appearance
• Strong interpersonal skills

Work Experience

• 2+ years in media/advertising sales is preferred, but not required

Education

• High school diploma, college degree preferred

Certifications

• None required

What You'll Bring:
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Confidence to prospect and quickly build rapport with customers

Knowledge of the media industry and related sales processes

Desire to broaden sales capabilities and knowledge base

Accountability for your own work and a desire to provide guidance to new team members

Ability to build a territory plan or account approach

Objective judgement and prior experience to solve business problems

Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable applying active listening and influencing skills to drive sales

Understanding of impact of your own efforts to meet sales quotas

Location:
Asheville, NC: 13 Summerlin Road, 28806

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Type:
Salaried

Benefits:
iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

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!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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