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CUMULUS MEDIA · 1 day ago

Account Executive

Cumulus Media is a prominent media company with multiple stations in Northeast Wisconsin, and they are seeking an Account Executive to manage relationships with local and regional businesses. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, providing marketing solutions, and achieving revenue targets through effective sales strategies.

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Responsibilities

Able to create and identify client business needs by gaining a deep understanding of their goals, objectives and processes as well as their external environment including key market and consumer trends to proactively develop customized marketing solutions to meet client objectives
Deliver and Develop effective and informed marketing solutions via multi-platform, integrated sales presentations identifying Cumulus broadcast, digital, and event tactics to foster brand loyalty and deliver results for the client
Ability to negotiate and close business that drives revenue results and fosters long term client relationships, regardless of medium or platform
Commitment to having a proficient understanding of the Cumulus Media assets and resources and a desire to constantly learn and grow your product knowledge thus staying relevant and current with industry advertising opportunities for your clients
Represent the full suite of products and services as marketing solutions to new and existing clientele. This includes station digital assets, internet-based marketing, social media, streaming, events and specialized programming
Ability to appropriately manage time to optimize revenue opportunities, client interaction, implementation and fulfillment of successful sales agreements. Individual must be able to assist in the development of creative messaging, regardless of platform
Excel at prospecting and aggressively seeking new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing, referrals or other means to maintain a full pipeline of sales prospects at all times
Follow all station and corporate procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis
Collaborate, create, and capitalize on opportunities to best represent our brand while working to help your clients achieve success

Qualification

Lead generationOutside salesDigital marketingMicrosoft OfficeCRM toolsSales metricsSales presentationsNetworkingCreative messagingEntrepreneurial spiritCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and CRM tools
Excellent communication skills
Passion for developing new business relationships in an outside sales role
Enjoy presenting sales opportunities to clients
Strong understanding of lead generation and ability to connect with viable prospects
Comprehension of sales metrics in order to fill a sales funnel and maintain a constant pipeline of new business
Self-motivating and entrepreneurial spirit
Positive and friendly with a willingness to collaborate
High energy and passion for sales
Flexible, creative and curious
Digitally savvy

Benefits

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
An employee referral bonus program

Company

CUMULUS MEDIA

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Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Sallie Kimbrough
Chief Accounting Officer and SVP, Finance
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Greg Frey
VP / Music Partnerships
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