Account Executive

Audacy, Inc.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-platform audio content company seeks an Account Executive in Memphis, TN. The role involves building strong relationships with advertisers and proactively developing new business through various marketing assets. The ideal candidate will have proven success in media sales, strong problem-solving skills, and creativity for developing unique campaigns. Interested applicants should be self-motivated and adaptive, with a focus on exceeding sales goals and achieving exceptional customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven success in selling media or digital platforms.
• Ability to develop new business and manage sales.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory completion of record check.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with advertisers.
• Develop new business using advertising assets.
• Create marketing campaigns for local decision makers.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive problem solving

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong relationship building

Creative campaign development

Job description

Overview

• Are you passionate about helping businesses grow and achieve their marketing objectives?
• Does the ability to sell local and nationally motivate you?

Job Title: Account Executive

Department: Sales

Reporting To: Director of Sales

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location(s): Memphis, TN

Work Arrangement: Onsite/Hybrid

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with advertisers to ensure their success and repeat business.

Proactively develop new business by using all of our advertising and marketing assets.

Continuously learning and training on new assets and marketing techniques.

Create marketing campaigns and strategically sell to local and regional decision makers.

Close business and oversee the execution of the marketing campaign and exceed client expectations.

Provide exceptional customer service.

Achieve sales objectives and goals.

Continuously build your knowledge of industry trends, opportunities, and innovations.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, creative, curious, proactive problem solver, tenacious, adaptable, detail-oriented, money-motivated and ownership mindset.
• Successful business relationships to speak proudly about.
• Proven success in selling media, event/sponsorship sales, or digital platforms.
• Ability to develop new business and manage sales with a proven track record of exceeding goals.
• Thorough understanding of advertising and marketing including digital, audio, and interactive.
• Creative mind to put together unique campaigns focused on solving client needs.
• Strong problem solving skills – identify a problem as an opportunity to develop business.
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Positive attitude and desire to continuously grow your income.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and proof of insurance if vehicle use required.

Important Notes

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.