Account Executive
at Cumulus Media
Eugene, Oregon, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 02 Dec, 2024 | Not Specified | 05 Sep, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Lead Generation,Sales Metrics,Communication Skills,Media Sales | No | No |
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Description:
CUMULUS MEDIA | EUGENE, OR is seeking a talented and dynamic Account Executive who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. We are looking for a passionate, motivated, goal-oriented and highly competitive individual with a proven track record of over-achieving sales goals. We hire driven, resourceful, organized, customer-focused problem solvers who have great communication skills and the ability to cultivate client relationships. In return, we offer a unique career opportunity: one where you are given a challenging mission, world-class tools to help you succeed, and the chance to realize your full potential as a sales professional.
CUMULUS MEDIA | EUGENE, OR is located in one of THE most beautiful cities in Oregon! We are an hour from the Oregon coast, an hour from the Cascade Mountain range and close to the High Desert in Central Oregon. It’s a beautiful place to live and work. Our cluster has 5 stations, a large suite of digital products and we are the local affiliate for the Oregon Ducks!
The Account Executive identifies and develops new business opportunities; grows existing client relationships; offers solutions that help clients achieve their business goals; closes business and meets or exceeds set sales targets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and CRM tools
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience developing new business relationships in an outside sales role
- Excellent presenter to clients of sales opportunities and post-sale successes
- Strong understanding of lead generation and ability to connect with viable prospects
- Comprehension of sales metrics in order to fill a sales funnel and robust pipeline of residual business
- Positive attitude with the willingness to get beyond comfort zone to grow professionally
- High energy and passion for the job
- Flexible and creative
- Digitally savvy
- 2 years in Media Sales background preferred/required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field is preferred/required
EXPERIENCE
Not Specified
Responsibilities:
- Able to identify client business needs by gaining a deep understanding of their goals, objectives and processes as well as their external environment including key market and consumer trends to proactively develop customized advertising solutions to meet client objectives
- Deliver effective multi-platform, integrated sales presentations (broadcast, digital, events); negotiation and closing
- Beyond our broadcast products, have strong familiarity and become full-versed in selling both Cumulus’ station digital assets (e.g. streaming, stations website and social advertising) and digital audience extension products to deliver a complete marketing solution to advertisers
- Excel at prospecting and aggressively seeking new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing, referrals or other means to build and maintain a full pipeline of sales prospects
- Follow all station and corporate procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis
- Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies to best position Cumulus in the marketplace
- Think creatively and generate original ideas
Job Requirements:
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)
Marketing/Advertising/Sales
Sales / BD
Sales
Graduate
Business marketing or related field is preferred/required
Proficient
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Eugene, OR, USA