Account Executive
iHeartMedia
About the Role
iHeartMedia is seeking an Account Executive to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with a proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The successful candidate will leverage iHeart's platforms to exceed client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through in-person client meetings and research.
- Conduct consistent daily cold-calling and cultivate existing business using the full suite of iHeart products.
- Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue.
- Create effective marketing campaigns.
- Deliver compelling sales presentations fueled by data to meet client expectations.
- Manage assigned projects to completion.
- Resolve problems using established guidelines and professional judgment.
- Communicate information about iHeart products in a digestible manner.
- Apply active listening skills to validate understanding of customer needs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Self-motivated and a "go-getter" attitude.
- Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate persuasively.
- Goal-oriented, expert negotiator, and proactive.
- Ability to plan and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable with cold-calling and initiating outreach for lead generation.
- Skilled in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and social networking platforms.
- General understanding of business principles and sales environment.
- Interest in developing knowledge of business operations and sales concepts and techniques.
- Individual accountability and understanding of when to seek guidance.
- Understanding of the impact of your own decisions.
- Goal orientation and the ability to focus and prioritize.
- Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
Qualifications
- A valid driver's license.
- Auto insurance.
- A High School Diploma (College Degree preferred).
- Digital/Media Sales experience is a plus but not required.
- Additional nice-to-haves include experience managing complex, multi-platform campaigns, analytics experience, iHeart and/or audio advertising background, and being well-connected in the market.
What you'll get
- Opportunity for uncapped commission.
- Ability to grow business across all categories on a local, regional, and national level.
- A 7-week onboarding program.
- Potential recognition in annual iHeartMedia CEO’s Club and iHeartMedia President’s Club programs.
- Access to competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, paid company holidays, a Spirit day, company-paid mental health and financial education resources, 401(k) matching, learning and development resources, and career navigation support.
- Access to additional perks include pet, disaster, and legal insurance, student loan refinancing, and discounts on merchandise, tickets to events, and more.
- Support of fellow team members.
Location
- New Castle, DE: 920 West Basin Road, 4th Floor, 19720
Position Type
- Regular Time
- Full time
- Salaried