Outside Account Executive - Sports

iHeart

Media Markets

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The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeart

Media, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report!

In fact, iHeart has:
More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
We're the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeart

Radio Music Festival, the iHeart

Radio Music Awards, the iHeart

Country Festival, iHeart

Radio Fiesta Latina and the iHeart

Radio Jingle Ball Tour; iHeart

Radio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service;
We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

We're seeking an experienced Outside Account Executive in the Milwaukee Market with experience as a Sports marketer.

Experience required in sports sales for a college, professional, or semi-professional team, or a broadcast company, specifically in managing team partnerships or sponsor ships.

• Represent and sell sponsor ships to advertisers in our local & regional area in conjunction with our exclusive broadcast partnership with the Green Bay Packers and the University of Wisconsin Badgers and our sports broadcast stations, 97.3 THE GAME (WRNW FM) in Milwaukee and FOX SPORTS 1070 THE GAME (WTSO AM) in Madison.
• You will also focus on new business development and sales of our complimentary suite of digital assets including streaming, podcast, OTT and more.
• Immerse yourself in learning iHeart
  
  Media's Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products (we are constantly innovating and growing!)
• Meet in person with clients in your market
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining a pipeline of sales prospects in Salesforce Foster and nurture relationships with the existing client base
• Identify new opportunities and develop persuasive proposals to meet each client/agency evolving needs
• Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and meet/exceed established sales targets
• Create effective marketing campaigns in line with the iHeart
  
  Media brand and resources
• Deliver compelling sales presentations with confidence
• Maintain productive client communication to ensure client satisfaction
• Monitor competition to continually prospect new account leads
• Negotiate rates and ensures prompt payments
• Follow all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts, and competitive analysis

• A desire to learn and grow!
• Independent, self-motivated, competitive, assertive personality
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills
• Persuasive communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation
• Strong client service relationship-building skills
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Stress tolerance, especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures
• Digital/Media Sales experience is a plus
• Salesforce experience is a plus
• Drive your own vehicle with a valid driver's license and state-mandated auto insurance
• Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms skills
• You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Respect for others and a…