Outside Account Executive

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Gym membership

Job summary

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Account Executive to drive revenue by selling our digital and print inventory.

You will develop new business through direct outreach and high-level agency contacts, presenting comprehensive proposals with competitive pricing in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Operations. The role builds long-term advertising relationships, negotiates contracts, and delivers performance proofs while coordinating with internal teams to meet

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of sales experience or related work experience.
• Five (5)+ years of sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrated track record in business-to-business sales and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue goals monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prospect and develop new client relationships and communicate strategies to meet needs.
• Conduct outside sales activities including client meetings away from the office.
• Coordinate with creative, operations, marketing, and finance to satisfy client needs.
• Negotiate fees and services with client approvals.
• Oversee projects from start to finish and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Client relationships

Consultative selling

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Clear Channel Outdoor Job Summary: The Account Executive meets and exceeds local and national sales goals by selling our outstanding inventory to qualified advertisers by developing new business through direct to customer outreach and high-level agency contacts. This role develops and maintains long-term advertising relationships by presenting comprehensive proposals and competitive, profitable pricing structures in collaboration with our Sales, Marketing and Operations teams across our broad range of digital and printed inventory.

Job Responsibilities

• Drives for revenue goal attainment on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prospects and develops 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 ensures client satisfaction.
• Delivers proof of performance (POP) to clients.
• Accompanies clients on market tours to showcase outdoor inventory.
• Communicates and coordinates with Ad Ops and other internal departments.
• Completes other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience preferred.

Work Experience

• Work Experience Minimum two (2) years of sales experience or other relevant work experience required.
• Five (5) + years of sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of business-to-business and progressive sales experience preferred.
• Knowledge of territory is preferred.

Skills

• Skilled in working closely with customers to develop and cultivate client relationships to grow accounts.
• Sales achievement with experience in consultative or “needs” based selling techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and social media platforms.

Competencies

• Account Management: Building long-term, value-based relationships with accounts, developing business, and maximizing the revenue they generate while reducing the time and costs in managing them.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively gets message across.
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Managing the Sales Process: Following the organization’s sales methodology in applying skills and resources to achieve sales targets.
• Negotiating: Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
• Networking: Establishing, sustaining, and fostering professional contacts to build, enhance, and connect networks for work purposes.
• Presentation: Preparing and delivering presentations in a variety of formal and informal settings, engaging the audience, and managing the logistical components of the presentation such as the location and technology.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance is an essential function of the job. Attendance in weekly/monthly meetings is required. This position primarily involves working both in an office environment and in the field, making sales calls, and servicing existing accounts. Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds. Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus. Other Requirements Able to travel outside of the office at least 50% of the time for meetings and industry events. Has a valid driver’s license. Access to a reliable vehicle.

Location

Jacksonville, FL: 4601 Touchton Road, Suite 3290, 32246

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Our organization participates in E-Verify.

Company Culture

At Clear Channel Outdoor, we’re more than a leader in Out-of-Home advertising. We’re pioneers shaping the future of how brands connect with people in the real world. As one of the largest and most innovative advertising platforms in the U.S., we’re redefining the power of OOH media with cutting-edge creativity, impactful digital billboards, advanced data analytics, and measurement solutions. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our employees describe Clear Channel Outdoor as a place where collaboration thrives, where teams explore solutions together, and, where the supportive culture created by coworkers fuels motivation and success. We believe in investing in our culture because we know that great business outcomes start with engaged, supported employees. Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, make a difference, and do meaningful work that creates a positive impact both inside and outside in the communities we serve. Joining our team means helping to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Out-of-Home - and doing it in an environment where people, passion, and purpose come together to drive progress.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision plan options
• Spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement with company match
• Paid time off
• Additional discount programs and benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance
• Gym memberships
• Home and auto insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

• Leadership development program
• Peer coaching
• Collaborative career development plans
• Training & development

Equal Opportunity Workplace

As an equal opportunity workplace, we believe that being yourself enables us to deliver innovative advertising solutions while enhancing our communities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate you as you are, and value your growth and passion.

Know Your Rights

Clear Channel Outdoor is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to MyHR at 1-833-831-2089 or email us at [e-mail] When you call this number to request an accommodation, you must have the information related to the specific position you are interested in (requisition number, job title, location, etc.).