Multi-Media Account Executive - Cumulus Media (Flint or Saginaw)
CUMULUS | Saginaw, MI currently features 4 stations in the Saginaw-Bay City-Midland area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: WIOG-102.5 The Hit Music Channel, WKQZ-93.3 The Rock Station, WILZ-104.5 Classic Rock That Really Rocks, and WHNN-96.1 The Best Variety of Yesterday and Today. The cluster of 4 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis in Mid-Michigan. As a Multi-Media Account Executive, we have openings in both our Saginaw and Flint markets. You are able to sell all 7 radios stations and assets based on your market.... Including 21 radio stations in Michigan.
Position Overview The Account Executive successfully manages relationships with dozens of local and regional businesses, protects and grows the revenue base, identifies and creates new business opportunities with existing and new clients; provides marketing solutions to help customers achieve their business goals; strategically plans and implements initiatives to meet personal, company and corporate directives, recognizes that achieving budgeted revenue targets is the minimum expectation of performance. The right individual will invest in personal professional development, understanding technology, marketing and the full suite of company products and services.
Key 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
Qualifications: 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 to clients of sales opportunities and post-sale successes 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
How to apply: Contact Cody Welling, Regional Vice President cody.welling@cumulus.com Or apply at: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs/3339?lang=en-us
Equal Opportunity Employer