Account Executive

Audacy, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Audacy Portland seeks a dynamic Account Executive to drive integrated marketing solutions across on-air, streaming, digital, and events. You will sell a multi-platform portfolio, including podcast networks, OTT, e-commerce, and original content, with national reach across all 50 states.

The role offers an attractive base salary plus commissions and ongoing coaching, with a sales-driven, ownership mindset and a network of client relationships to leverage.

Qualifications

• Proven success in selling Digital media, SEM/SEO/OTT/Mobile/Email/Video, and Audio.
• Proficient in Google Analytics, Google Ads (SEM), Facebook Ads
• Ability to develop new business and exceed goals
• Thorough understanding of advertising and marketing including digital, audio, and interactive
• Creative mindset to build campaigns solving client needs
• Strong problem-solving skills turning challenges into business opportunities
• MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint) and CRM-SalesForce proficiency
• Positive attitude with a drive to grow income
• Valid driver's license and insurance for business use

Responsibilities

• Contact prospective customers to sell integrated marketing solutions across broadcasting, digital, streaming, and non-traditional revenue.
• Spend at least 50% of time on outside sales and client solicitations.
• Exceed sales budgets and collect payments from accounts.
• Maintain and grow account lists while soliciting new business.
• Prepare promotional plans, literature, and advertising proposals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through superior service.
• Investigate and resolve customer problems and coordinate with other departments.
• Attend sales meetings and client remotes; contribute to department goals.

Skills

Digital media sales

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Facebook Ads

MS Office & CRM

Tools

SalesForce

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Account Executive

Department: Sales

Reporting To: Director of Sales

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location(s): Portland, OR

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a 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, and pet insurance.

Overview:

Audacy Portland is looking for a dynamic sales professional who is truly one of the BEST. You will have the opportunity to represent a multi-media, multi-platform portfolio that includes exceptional over-the-air brands, streaming, the second largest podcast network in the world, extensive digital marketing assets including OTT, unique sponsorship opportunities, an e-commerce platform and original content (video/audio). In addition to our local outreach, with our extensive reach nationwide, you will have access to sell on a national level, across all 50 states, and be handsomely compensated for it! Audacy offers an attractive base salary, bonus compensation plus lucrative commissions beyond quota attainment. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, curious, a proactive problem solver, tenacious, adaptable, detail-oriented, money-motivated and runs their business with an ownership mindset. You should have an array of successful business relationships to speak proudly about.

Why you will want to join our sales team at Audacy Portland and what can we offer you:

• Targeted digital solutions, with amazing lifestyle events and e-commerce
• Access to selling on a national level within 50 states
• On-going coaching and training and development
• We give our sales team the resources and support they need to be successful and earn a great income
• Opportunity to bring innovative marketing ideas to life that make a difference for your clients and their businesses
• You would be surrounded by other creative, collaborative, high energy people

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Contact prospective customers to sell integrated marketing solutions utilizing our broadcasting stations inclusive of commercial spot inventory, digital and streaming packages and non-traditional revenue.
• Spend at least 50% of work time engaging in sales and solicitations outside of the office.
• Responsible for exceeding sales budget and collection of sold accounts.
• Maintain account lists while soliciting new business.
• Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, and advertising proposals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients by providing top quality service.
• Investigate and resolve customer problems.
• Communicate with other departments to assure quality service in placing orders and arranging promotional events.
• Attend sales meetings, training sessions, and client remotes.
• Performs all other tasks perceived, assigned, and/or required that contribute to the smooth running of the department and to the achievement of departmental and station goals.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• Proven success in selling Digital media, SEM/SEO/OTT/Mobile/Email/Video, Event/sponsorship sales, and Audio.
• Proficient in Google Analytics, Google Ads (SEM), Facebook Ads
• 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 including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, CRM-SalesForce.
• A positive attitude and a desire to continuously grow your income.
• 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 neverask 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. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook 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.