Account Executive

OUTFRONT Media Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program

Job summary

OUTFRONT Media Inc. seeks a skilled Account Executive in Chicago. This role focuses on driving sales through relationship-building and leveraging unique media assets, including digital and transit displays. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in sales, excellent customer management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. With a compensation range of $70,000-$85,000 plus commission, this offers a dynamic environment for driven professionals in the media industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a proven record of exceeding sales quotas.
• Strong experience managing customer relationships.
• Ability to adapt and grow in a competitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify new sales leads.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects.
• Prepare and present customized proposals to customers.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Digital sales knowledge

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

5+ years in sales, preferably media sales

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About OUTFRONT

We are one of North America’s most innovative media companies. We leverage the power of creative excellence, unbeatable locations and smart audience data to change the game for advertisers. Our purpose as a company is to help people, places and businesses grow stronger. To do this, we make meaningful connections between brands and people when they are outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of out-of-home assets including billboards, transit and mobile displays across the U.S. We connect diverse audiences across over 150 markets and conduct our business considering all our stakeholders, from clients and employees, to the communities where we operate.

OUTFRONT is seeking #sales, #media, #advertising experts. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes the growth of our people. Come join our industry-leading team!

Your Role

Account Executives are a cornerstone of our workforce. While an individual contributor role, you’ll be integral to the team that helps our clients build their brands and businesses. You will establish and cultivate relationships by leveraging OUTFRONT’s unique asset offerings including mobile, transit, digital, billboards and specialty media. And you’ll work with some of the best creative, sales and marketing people in the out-of-home business.

What We Offer

OUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
• HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
• Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Your Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify new sales leads
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects
• Independently manage time, travel and resources to maximize the number of sales calls
• Prepare and present customized proposals and agreements to prospective and existing customers
• Collaborate with internal creative department and clients to assist in development of effective advertising campaigns
• Partner with Charting, Creative, Operations and Administrative staff to ensure timely delivery of advertisements in agreed locations
• Assist in the resolution of issues related to billing and accounts
• Maintain consistent and detailed use of Client Relationship Management (CRM) system to track and manages all sales activities and pipeline opportunities
• Develop and maintain selling skills by attending regular training and professional development
• Search out business leads and trending products

Your Experience

• Must have a proven record of exceeding sales quotas
• Strong experience managing customer relationships
• Have a high level of organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to create and deliver presentations
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to adapt and grow in a competitive environment
• Experience with selling digital and/or programmatic is a plus

Your Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years’ experience in sales, preferably media sales
• Local market knowledge preferred
• Proficiency in all aspects of the sales cycle
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a desire to deliver results

The draw range for this role is $70,000-$85,000 per year. This role is also eligible for commission. Compensation is determined during our interview process by assessing a candidate’s experience and skills relative to internal peers and market benchmarks evaluated for the scope and responsibilities of the position. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the Illinois Salary Transparency Law.

To all Recruitment Agencies: OUTFRONT Media LLC does not accept agency and unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our OUTFRONT Media employees or any other company location

OUTFRONT Media is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Affiant Action policy statement.