Account Executive

Pursuit; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401k

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Pursuit is seeking an Outside Account Executive for a client in the digital media and broadcasting space. The role focuses on selling local radio airtime, digital/streaming ads, and custom campaigns across multiple platforms to local organizations.

The position involves identifying client needs, proposing broadcast and digital marketing solutions, and building partnerships with local and regional businesses and event sponsors. A hybrid work model is required, with in-office presence most weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in advertising or media sales is preferred.
• Ability to identify client needs and propose multichannel marketing solutions.
• Hybrid role requiring some in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Sell local radio airtime and digital/streaming ads to SMBs and organizations.
• Develop integrated campaigns across on-air, digital, events.
• Manage relationships with local and regional businesses and sponsorship partners.

Skills

Sales experience in advertising

Client needs assessment

Job description

Our client is the largest digital media/broadcast enterprise, recently awarded the "Top Media Sales Organizations in America"! This includes radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital, social media, podcasts, personalities, influencers, and live concerts. They are rapidly growing, with digital audio available on over 200 platforms and 2000++ devices. They are looking to add an Outside Account Executive to join their growing team, and if interested, apply below with your resume and number!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Work with iconic radio and digital brands
• Targeting new and existing clients to identify their advertising/media needs and propose solutions leveraging the most innovative and inclusive broadcast and digital marketing tools across markets and multiple platforms.
• Hybrid Role - must be comfortable working in an office for most of the week!
• Incredible company culture!
• Full benefits, 401k, Unlimited PTO
• Base + Commission Y1 OTE for TOP REPS: 160K+ !!!!

WHAT THEY ARE SELLING:

They're selling into local organizations in their area: local radio airtime, digital/streaming ads (iHeartRadio), station website and social placements, and custom integrated campaigns (on-air + digital + event/sponsorship bundles) tailored to that specific market's audience.

MAIN CALL POINTS:

Local & regional businesses — the bread and butter of local-market AEs: retailers, restaurants, auto dealers, healthcare/legal practices, home services, and other SMBs looking to reach their local community.

Event and sponsorship partners — local businesses/organizations sponsoring iHeartMedia-hosted events, concerts, or promotions in that market.