Account Executive

Overview

Job Title:
Account Executive

Department:
Sales

Reporting To:
General Sales Manager

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Location(s):
Mission, KS

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Overview:

We're looking for those passionate about helping businesses grow through targeted media advertising solutions.

At Audacy Kansas City, we want the “best of the best” to represent our brands which include eight radio stations, The Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network, Kansas City Royals Radio, digital advertising and partnerships with K-State Athletics and Mizzou Athletics. You'll have extensive marketing assets to offer your clients. We offer a base salary plus the opportunity to earn commission.

Why should you join our sales team at Audacy Kansas City and what can we offer you?

You would be able to create multi-platform advertising opportunities including broadcast radio,digital audio,sports and event marketing, and a robust variety of cutting edge digital solutions including; paid search, SEO, social media advertising, OTT, Targeted Display, You Tube and Amazon DSP and e-commerce marketing.

• Audacy believes in being a
  digital pioneer
  and has been named one of the top 500 technology innovators by Information Week
• We
  arm our
  sales people the resources and support they need to be successful
  while developing a lucrative career
• You have the 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.

What You'll Do:

• Build strong relationships with advertisers to ensure their success and repeat business
• Pro-actively develop new business by using all of our advertising and marketing assets
• Create marketing campaigns and strategically sell to local and regional decision makers
• Close business and execute the client campaign as agreed upon
• Provide exceptional customer service for your clients
• Achieve sales objectives and goals
• Continually build your knowledge of industry trends, opportunities, and innovations
• Additional duties as assigned

Required:

• Experience in building strong relationships with clients/customers that resulted in consistent repeat business
• Solid track record of continual prospecting and development of new business
• History of creating custom solutions
  for unique customer
  problems and challenges. Preferred - History of creating custom
  marketing
  campaigns and strategically selling to local and regional decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to continually close business and aid in the execution of all aspects of the
  sales process
• You are self-motivated, goal driven, confident, creative
  and accountable
• High school graduate required; college degree preferred
• Basic knowledge of
  Google Workspace and Salesforce is a plus
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required

Please be aware that Audacy will
never
ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will
only come from email addresses ending in . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every…