Now Hiring - iHeartMedia - Account Executive in Milwaukee, WI

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iHeartMedia Markets

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Job Summary:
Have you considered working for the #1 Audio Company, not just in Milwaukee, Madison or even Wisconsin, but, in the entire country? iHeartMedia is the #1 Audio Company in the US reaching 9 out of 10 Americans every month!

You know iHeart for our amazing concerts and podcasts as well as our national and local personalities! iHeart - Milwaukee/Madison is looking for dynamic professionals to join our team! Have a sense of what it takes to win? If you want to grow your career, can move at the speed of light and still have fun Well then, we want to talk to you.

Being the #1 Audio Company in the country, we offer much more than radio advertising! As an Account Executive with iHeartMedia you have the capability to sell the most innovative and inclusive broadcast and digital marketing tools. You'll have all of these tools at your fingertips to sell locally plus you'll be able to represent over 160 markets across the country representing over 850 diverse iHeartMedia radio stations.

What Youll Do:
Immerse yourself in learning iHeartMedias Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products (we are always innovating and growing!)

Work in an engaging and supportive culture.

Identify and solicit new business while maintaining a full pipeline of sales prospects.

Service and grow relationships in existing base of clients.

Identify client/agency needs and develop influential proposals to meet needs and opportunities.

Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue.

Creates effective marketing campaigns in cooperation with iHeartMedia resources.

Deliver effective sales presentations with confidence.

Generate revenue and meet/exceed established sales targets.

Maintain client communication and ensures client satisfaction.

Monitor competition to continually find 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.

What You Bring:
A desire to learn and grow!

Team player

Independent; self-motivated; competitive; assertive personality

Strong problem-solving and analytical 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

Sales Experience is preferred but, not required

High school diploma required; college degree preferred

Microsoft Office and social networking platforms skills

Drive your own vehicle with a valid drivers license and state-mandated auto insurance.

Spanish is a definite plus.

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Confidence to prospect and quickly build rapport with customers

Knowledge of the media industry and related sales processes

Desire to broaden sales capabilities and knowledge base

Accountability for your own work and a desire to provide guidance to new team members

Ability to build a territory plan or account approach

Objective judgement and prior experience to solve business problems

Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable applying active listening and influencing skills to drive sales

Understanding of impact of your own efforts to meet sales quotas

Location:
Milwaukee, WI: 12100 W Howard Ave, 53228

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Type:
Salaried

Benefits:
iHeartMedias benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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