Jr. Account Executive

Location: Houston, TX

Contact Name: Audacy Inc.

Web: https://careers-audacy.icims.com/jobs/5487/jr.-account-executive/job

Job Description

Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title: Jr. Account Executive

Details:
Audacy Houston is looking for entry & junior sales professionals ready to lead in the evolution of audio. There has never been more time spent and connections happening in the audio space.  Our award-winning podcasts feed passions, and our epic concerts and experiences create memories that last a lifetime.  With the scale of the second largest Audio group in the US, hundreds of events and the FASTEST growing Audio app in the nation, we are growing our team!
 
We are looking for individuals, who not only possess a passion for creating solutions and delivering success, but have an appreciation for how music, podcasting, well known personalities/influencers and events connect with audiences.  
 
Why Audacy?
•    You will have the opportunity to represent powerhouse radio stations, extensive digital marketing assets, widely attended events with unique sponsorship opportunities, and our streaming/podcasting platform
•    In addition to our local outreach, with our extensive reach nationwide, you will have access to sell on a national level, across all 48 Audacy markets, and be handsomely compensated for it!
•    Audacy offers an attractive base salary, bonus compensation plus lucrative commissions beyond quota attainment.
•    Robust training program to continuously educate our team on how to create immersive marketing solutions for a variety of clients across the country.

Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 7/31/2023
Closing Date: 6/3/2024
City: Houston - 77046
State: Texas

Experience:

What You'll Do:
•    Effectively prospect new clients, working with internal support to create and pitch strategic ideas communicating our value to clients and driving new business
•    Grow existing accounts, as well as manage all business aspects of the relationship
•    Continually learn new products as our industry is evolving, and proactively create new opportunities for you to communicate our value proposition to clients. Includes but not limited to: Podcasting, Streaming Audio, Over The Air, OTT Video, and digital performance media (SEO/SEM, Social)
•    Consistently use and maintain our CRM tool and utilize other platforms to perform daily business.
•    Clearly communicate and manage expectations internally and externally, while multi-tasking and handling multiple accounts at a time.
•    Build deep business relationships through continually delivering great service and results to clients.

Requirements:

Required:
•    Positive attitude with the willingness to get beyond comfort zone to grow professionally
•    High energy and passion for the job
•    Flexible, creative, and Digitally savvy
•    "What if" thinker and brings innovative solutions to the table
•    Willingness to participate in learning and growth opportunities within and outside the Company.
•    Ability to work in a fast paced environment
•    Strong ability to take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
•    Strong organizational and time management skills
•    Love of a fast-moving environment
•    Ability to work in a self-directed way
•    Ability to organize, break down, and clearly articulate complex thoughts, ideas, and instructions in oral and written form (willing and able to command a room)
•    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.

Preferred:
•    1 to 3 years in Media, Sales, or customer service background preferred, but not required
•    Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information:
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America’s #1 creator of original, premium audio.  Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).    

Contact: Please upload resume and apply at https://careers-audacy.icims.com/

Apply Online URL: https://careers-audacy.icims.com/jobs/5487/jr.-account-executive/job

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.