Digital Account Executive – Podcasting

Ilba; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 249,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Audacy app toolkit

Major market activations

Job summary

Audacy in Chicago is seeking a hungry, high-performing Sales Executive to win digital business and build lasting client relationships. You will leverage Audacy’s premium podcast network and national reach to drive revenue across multi-platform solutions.

You will own the full sales cycle—from prospecting to close—while capitalizing on an aggressive commission structure and a vibrant, local market culture. This role is on-site in Chicago with strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in digital media or advertising environments.
• Ability to build and manage client relationships across local, regional, and national brands.
• Familiarity with podcasting, streaming audio, or multi-platform marketing.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by targeting local, regional, and national brands in the podcast and streaming audio space.
• Own the full sales cycle from cold outreach to closing large contracts and campaigns.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue quotas and maximize commission opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Digital advertising

Relationship building

Negotiation

Job description

Audacy is looking for a hungry, high-performing Sales Executive to join our Chicago team. If you know how to win digital business, thrive on building relationships, and want to unlock bigger opportunities by combining your network with Audacy’s national reach and hyper-local targeting capabilities, this is your next big move.

You will focus on driving revenue by leading with our powerhouse premium podcast network, while leveraging our full-scale digital agency capabilities to capture and own the entire client marketing funnel. You’ll have the autonomy of an entrepreneurial role backed by the muscle, data tools, and premium inventory of an industry giant.

The Ultimate Sales Arsenal (Your Secret Weapon)

While premium podcasting and digital audio are your lead products, you won’t be limited to just one lane. At Audacy, you operate as a full-service digital agency for your clients. You will have the power to sell a complete suite of multi-platform solutions—including Programmatic Display/Video, Paid Search, Paid Social, and Hyper-targeted OTT/CTV. Why top sellers love this: You lead the conversation with the storytelling prestige of our podcast network, and you close the entire marketing budget because we can execute it all. No lost deals, no left-behind revenue.

What You’ll Do (And Win At)

• Drive the Hustle: Hunt down and close new business relationships with local, regional, and national brands looking to dominate the podcast and streaming audio space.
• Own the Full Cycle: From cold outreach to closing large-scale contracts, you’ll manage the pipeline and lead campaigns that move the needle for your clients.
• Crush Quotas: Consistently beat monthly and quarterly revenue goals, unlocking an aggressive commission structure.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Competitive base salary + an aggressive, uncapped commission structure built for high-performers.
• The Ultimate Toolkit: Sell across the Audacy App, live events, streaming audio, and a massive roster of premium, chart-topping podcasts.
• Vibrant Chicago Culture: Work from a dynamic, creative environment with perks, client entertainment opportunities, and major market activations.

Required

• 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.

Pay Transparency

$120,000.00/Yr. – $249,998.00/Yr.

* The anticipated starting salary range for Chicago, I.L. based individuals expressing interest in this position is base salary plus unlimited commission $120,000.00/Yr. – $249,998.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits

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, halth 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, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.