Account Executive; Pipeline

Overview

Job Title: Account Executive

Department: Sales

Reporting To: General Sales Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location(s): Houston, TX

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Audacy Houston is looking for a dynamic sales professional. You will have the opportunity to represent a multi-media, multi-platform portfolio that includes exceptional over-the-air brands, streaming, the second largest podcast network in the world, extensive digital marketing assets including OTT, unique sponsorship opportunities, an e-commerce platform and original content (video/audio). In addition to our local outreach, with our extensive reach nationwide, you will have access to sell on a national level, across all 50 states, and be handsomely compensated for it!

Audacy offers an attractive base salary, bonus compensation plus lucrative commissions beyond quota attainment. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, curious, a proactive problem solver, tenacious, adaptable, detail-oriented, money-motivated and runs their business with an ownership mindset. You should have an array of successful business relationships to speak proudly about.

Why you will want to join our sales team at Audacy and what can we offer you:

• Targeted digital solutions, with amazing lifestyle events and e-commerce
• Access to selling on a national level within 50 states
• On-going coaching and training and development
• We give our sales team the resources and support they need to be successful and earn a great income
• Opportunity to bring innovative marketing ideas to life that make a difference for your clients and their businesses
• You would be surrounded by other creative, collaborative, high energy people

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

This is a pipeline posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a pipeline of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool.

When we have a hiring need that matches your profile, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the opportunity. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.

What You’ll Do:

• Contact prospective customers to sell integrated marketing solutions utilizing our broadcasting stations inclusive of commercial spot inventory, digital and streaming packages and non-traditional revenue.
• Spend at least 50% of work time engaging in sales and solicitations outside of the office.
• Responsible for exceeding sales budget and collection of sold accounts.
• Maintain account lists while soliciting new business.
• Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, and advertising proposals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients by providing top quality service.
• Investigate and resolve customer problems.
• Communicate with other departments to assure quality service in placing orders and arranging promotional events.
• Attend sales meetings, training sessions, and client remotes.
• Performs all other tasks perceived, assigned, and/or required that contribute to the smooth running of the department and to the achievement of departmental and station goals.

• Proven success in selling Digital media, SEM/SEO/OTT/Mobile/Email/Video, Event/sponsorship sales, and Audio.
• Proficient in Google Analytics, Google Ads (SEM), Facebook Ads
• Ability to develop new business and manage sales with a proven track record of exceeding goals.
• Thorough understanding of advertising and marketing including…