Multimedia Account Executive

(Local candidates only) KZIA is seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Account Executive to help local businesses grow through innovative radio and digital marketing solutions. This role is ideal for a sales professional who enjoys building relationships, uncovering business challenges, and developing customized marketing strategies that deliver measurable results.

As an Account Executive, you will serve as a trusted marketing consultant to businesses throughout Eastern Iowa, helping clients connect with consumers through KZIA's powerful radio brands, digital advertising platforms, events, and integrated marketing solutions.

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, cold calling, and community involvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local business owners, executives, and marketing decision-makers.
• Conduct needs analysis and business discovery meetings to understand client goals, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Develop strategic, customized radio and digital marketing campaigns designed to help clients achieve their business objectives.
• Present integrated marketing solutions including radio advertising, streaming audio, social media, digital display, video, SEO, SEM, website solutions, sponsor ships, and event marketing opportunities.
• Collaborate with programming, promotions, digital, and creative teams to develop effective campaigns and client presentations.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide ongoing recommendations to maximize client results and return on investment.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline management, and forecasting within company CRM systems.
• Represent KZIA professionally within the community and at networking events, client meetings, and station promotions.

• Sales experience preferred, with media, advertising, marketing, or business-to-business sales experience a plus. But it is not required.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think strategically and create customized solutions for clients.
• Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable prospecting and developing new business opportunities.
• Passion for helping local businesses grow and succeed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.

At KZIA, we believe in helping businesses thrive while creating meaningful partnerships throughout Eastern Iowa. We provide a collaborative culture, industry-leading marketing solutions, ongoing training, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the success of local businesses and our community.

If you're passionate about sales, marketing, company culture and helping businesses grow, we'd love to hear from you!