Account Executive PT

Junior Sales Associate

Cumulus Media | Houston has an immediate opening for a part-time Sales Associate for our Houston station cluster. The position is designed to give one a sense of what tasks, expectations, and benefits there are to being part of the sales team in Houston. The ideal candidate will be dependable, hardworking and can balance multiple deadline-oriented projects while maintaining a great attitude and sense of humor in a fast-paced work environment.

If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a great opportunity to learn the sales side of the radio broadcasting industry, read on.

General Responsibilities:

• Primary role is to learn the business of selling both digital and radio media to see if this is a career fit through both computer and hands-on training.
• Assigned a set group of Account Executives that will help you learn and do tasks involved in the sales process. Can include but not limited to: gathering research, assisting in creating proposals, meeting with prospects and clients, and helping to place the orders in the system
• Assists and backs up Account Executives with orders and traffic as needed
• Prepares and assembles reports and presentations
• Provide support to clients by providing documents, forms and other paperwork to ensure seamless execution of client media buys
• Works on highly time sensitive projects, adhering to deadlines
• Manages multiple project requests simultaneously with quick turnaround time
• Additional duties as designated by the Director of Sales, RVP/Market Manager related to sales or administrative functions, or designated by the Company

Qualifications:

• College Degree
• Self-starter that is detail oriented, organized, and must be excellent at written and oral communication and possess strong multitasking skills
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and possess a team player attitude
• Aptitude to make decisions and work independently without immediate direction or supervision
• Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels
• Competitive Pay - Hourly up to 29 hours per week
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions

Pay Range USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

What We Offer

• $18-20 an hour with future Commission-based organization with uncapped earning potential and guaranteed income in year one of employment
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, "what if" and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program