Entry-Level Advertising Account Executive: Digital & Print

Pomona College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Clear Channel Outdoor in Chicago, IL seeks an Account Executive to meet and exceed local and national sales goals by selling inventory to advertisers, developing new business through direct outreach and agency contacts, and presenting proposals with competitive pricing in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Operations teams.

You will build long-term advertising relationships, deliver proofs of performance, coordinate with internal teams, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience required.
• Minimum two years of sales experience or other relevant work experience preferred.
• Media sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives for revenue goal attainment, on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prospects and develop new customer relationships, persuasively communicates strategies for meeting customer needs.
• Regularly conducts outside sales activities, including but not limited to obtaining orders and/or contracts for Clear Channel services, while away from the Clear Channel’s place(s) of business, including away from a home office (if applicable).
• Ensures customer satisfaction by facilitating all aspects of the customer's account in cooperation with creative, operations, marketing, and finance staff.
• Determines project pricing based on guidelines from management.
• Negotiates fees or services with clients with management approval.
• Oversees project from start to finish and ensure client satisfaction.
• Delivers proof of performance (POP) to clients.
• Accompanies clients on market tours to show outdoor media sites.
• Communicates and coordinates with Ad Ops and other internal departments.
• Completes other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Organization skills

Client relationships

Consultative selling

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Clear Channel Outdoor in Chicago, IL seeks an Account Executive to meet and exceed local and national sales goals by selling inventory to advertisers, developing new business through direct outreach and agency contacts, and presenting proposals with competitive pricing in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Operations teams.

You will build long-term advertising relationships, deliver proofs of performance, coordinate with internal teams, and travel as needed.