Account Executive

Audacy, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Audacy, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive in Minneapolis to develop and manage relationships with advertisers, ensuring success and driving sales. This hybrid position involves creating innovative marketing campaigns, achieving sales objectives, and providing exceptional customer service. Qualified candidates should have proven success in media sales, a strong understanding of advertising, and be self-motivated. A college degree is preferred, and proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools is essential. Audacy offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Proven track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Understanding of digital, audio, and interactive advertising.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with advertisers.
• Develop new business through networking and prospecting.
• Close business and manage marketing campaigns.
• Achieve sales objectives and maintain accurate sales funnel.

Skills

Proven success in selling media

Ability to develop new business

Understanding of advertising and marketing

Creative thinking for unique campaigns

Strong problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Self-motivated

Education

College graduate preferred

Tools

Salesforce (CRM)

MS Office Programs

Google Suite Programs

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Account Executive

Department: Sales

Reporting To: General Sales Manager

Employment Type: Full -Time

Location(s): Minneapolis

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health care coordinator
• medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine
• flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
• paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
• 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection
• discounted home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Positions can be located in any of our top 35 markets across the country.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with advertisers to ensure their success and repeat business
• Proactively develop new business with existing clients and through networking and prospecting, using all of our advertising and marketing assets
• Continuously learn and train 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 and maintain an accurate sales funnel
• Consistently update CRM with client interaction and opportunities
• Continuously build knowledge of industry trends, opportunities, and innovations

Qualifications

• Proven success in selling media, event/sponsorship sales and 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
• A creative mind to put together unique campaigns focused on solving client needs
• Strong problem‑solving skills – you’re someone who identifies a problem as an opportunity to develop business
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs and Google Suite Programs
• Will be trained in Salesforce (CRM), Wide Orbit (Order Entry), vCreative (Creative copy production and Spot Placement)
• Self‑motivation is essential
• College graduate preferred
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is 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, please verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with this commitment, 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. 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.