Account Executive - Chicago, IL

Job Description

Description

The Role & You

Latino Media Network is seeking a seasoned multimedia executive and business developer who is also savvy with Social media and digital to identify, develop and cultivate qualified new business clients, generate revenue and drive business growth. The successful candidate will be strategic, assertive, self-starter, to go after direct clients and agency accounts in the Chicago market (must live locally). This role is a great opportunity for an account executive who is looking to develop and grow within a rapidly scaling start-up environment.

If you are also passionate about sports, we'd love to hear from you!

Reporting to the North Central Regional Station Manager, you will be responsible for radio / digital business development through prospecting, cold calling, networking, the use of co-op, and vendor development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, identify potential clients, develop, and expand a new account list
• Generate business development and qualify leads
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new clients.
• Ability to thrive in autonomous working environment with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity, meeting deadlines, and showing relentless persistence in a competitive marketplace
• Contact and present to clients and agencies, negotiate contracts and monitor collections
• Decide on presentation storyline, positioning, and selling LMN integrated value proposition
• Meet and exceed individual weekly and monthly activity and sales targets and revenue goals
• Attend promotional events and other client networking events
• Work in partnership with support team on pre-sale processes; prepare drafts of presentations and proposals
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
• Prepare regular reports on sales activities, pipeline, and revenue forecasts.
• Other duties as deemed necessary

You Have These

Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of sales experience
• Must be highly motivated, assertive, creative, and proactive
• Strong business development and presentation skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets.
• Must have excellent client relations skills
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
• Must be able to drive and have a valid IL driver’s license with a good driving record

We’d Love If You Also Have These

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proven track record of success in sales, preferably in the media, audio or advertising industry.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with online/social media platforms
• Knowledge of Matrix, Nielsen Audio, Tapscan and Wide Orbit

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be willing to live in Chicago, IL
• Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

Latino Media Network is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, gender identity, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. LMN also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior from gaining a foothold in our office.

Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place ino Media Network is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please email us at