MULTI-MEDIA ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Cumulus Media - Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States, 18512![Cumulus Media](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Cumulus Media | Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
is hiring exceptional candidates to join our Local Advertising Sales Team as
Multi-Media Advertising Account Executives . Cumulus Media hires passionate, outgoing, motivated, goal-oriented, organized, customer-focused problem solvers who have great communication skills and a desire to WIN in a highly competitive, fast-paced sales environment. Cumulus Media provides our teams with great products to sell, terrific training tools to help you succeed, and a sales system and culture where you can realize your full potential.Cumulus Media offers coordinated RADIO and DIGITAL solutions to our clients that deliver Results and Return on Investment. We can reach potential customers for local businesses ON-AIR, ON-LINE, and ON-SITE.Who We Are:CUMULUS | Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA features great brands including: WMGS FM, Adult Contemporary Magic 93, WBHT/WBHT FM, HOT Adult Hits, WBSX FM, 97.9 X Active Rock, and WSJR FM, NASH Country as well as our Cumulus Digital portfolio of products.Job Description and Responsibilities:The Account Executive identifies and develops new business opportunities; grows existing client relationships; offers solutions that help clients achieve their business goals; closes business and meets or exceeds set sales targets.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 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.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.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.Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field is preferred.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.401K to plan for the long-term.Paid Vacation & Holidays.CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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