Sales Development Representative - Jacksonville Radio

Cox Media Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated sales professionals to join its dynamic team. As a Sales Development Representative, you will have the opportunity to engage with clients and sell a suite of integrated advertising solutions across audio and digital platforms. You will participate in a comprehensive developmental program designed to enhance your sales skills while collaborating with dedicated support teams. This role offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment, build strategic relationships, and drive advertising revenue through innovative solutions. If you're passionate about media and sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of successful sales experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell integrated advertising solutions using audio and digital products.
• Build strategic relationships with clients to drive revenue growth.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Client Relationship Management

Education

4-year College Degree

Job description

Location:FL-Jacksonville

Job Title: Sales Development Representative - Jacksonville Radio

Position Overview

At Cox Media Group (CMG), our Sales Development Representatives are provided with a roadmap to a successful career in sales.

Are you interested in expanding your sales career and want to grow faster while working for an industry-leading media company with dominant brands? CMG is looking to hire motivated sales professionals to join one of the most enjoyable media environments around. Sales Development Representatives will be given the unique opportunity to participate in a comprehensive developmental program to expand their sales skills while performing the primary duties and responsibilities provided below.

Our Sales Development Representatives collaborate with our Sales Support Teams to leverage data that identifies consumer insights, sales strategy, and execution plans for cross platform (audio and digital) campaigns. With an internal advertising fulfillment team our Sales Development Representatives have a firsthand look at their campaigns and can optimize in real time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn about and sell fully integrated advertising solutions utilizing our full suite of audio and digital products


• Proactively and independently identify and connect with qualified prospects to maintain a full pipeline


• Identify, understand and communicate trends within client markets and industries to lead with insights and engage prospects in business conversations


• Uncover desired business results for each prospect / client by regularly meeting in person with prospect/client


• Build strategic agency and client-side relationships in order to present the best solutions based on desired business results


• Discuss expectations, measurement with prospects and clients to ensure the proposed solution will deliver ROI


• Drive advertising revenue through direct sales


• Work outside of the office and on the road to develop and maintain professional relationships; be prepared to meet with clients in person and when needed on their premises or at other locations they desire


• Manage sales pipeline


• Communicate effectively internally with Sales Managers, sales support, as well as externally with clients


• Create proposals to be presented to Sales leaders as well as existing and potential clients

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

• Consult and instruct clients on all CMG solutions, offerings and demonstrate a deep understanding of product capabilities measurement, attribution and KPIs


• Responsible for meeting and exceeding all sales goals as they are outlined by the Integrated Sales Manager (ISM)


• Increase revenue through a balance of new business development and upselling of current clients


• Manage time well and be able to handle complex work


• Maintain consistent self-motivation and high attention to detail


• Manage, organize, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Proactively and independently prospect, qualify, close, grow and retain clients and relationships


• Build strategic direct client and agency relationships to secure revenue growth and build credibility in the marketplace by meeting with clients face to face, video meetings, and through digital correspondence


• Drive advertising revenue through direct sales


• Develop and maintain professional relationships; be prepared to meet with clients in person and when needed on their premises or at other locations they desire


• Communicate effectively internally with Sales Managers, sales support, as well as externally with clients

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with constant change and operating in a fast-moving, ever-changing world of digital and media


• Must be comfortable working outside of the office and traveling to meet clients or prospective clients


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of successful sales experience preferred


• Strong business acumen across media and advertising is preferred


• 4-year College Degree preferred but not required

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG,visitwww.coxmediagroup.com

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