Account Executive
Audacy
Boston, MA
Overview
Audacy has created an exciting digital division focused on providing local and regional businesses best-in-class solutions designed to help them aggressively compete across the web. Candidates for the Digital Sales Manager must have sales experience in the digital space and be able to step in and drive the company's revenue. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong understanding and history of new business development; lead generation, pipeline management and management of teams.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
• Participate on sales calls with their team of Audacy Account Executives
• Personally consult local and regional businesses to understand their needs and aspirations so that tailored solutions can be designed, implemented and executed.
• Execute an overall business plan and sales strategy that ensures attainment of digital revenue goals.
• Continuous training of Audacy sales process, products, operations and the Audacy sales story.
• Provide feedback to the internal Digital Agency regarding opportunities to improve the overall product offering and general positioning of the company's product suite.
• On-going consultation with sold clients regarding the performance of their purchased campaigns.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Responsible for achieving market digital sales goals.
• Educate sales managers and account executives on digital tools and opportunities.
• Hire and manage dedicated digital sales staff to sell digital properties.
• Create digital programs for client presentations.
• Develop innovative solutions to meet clients' digital marketing needs.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
Required:
• Must have 2+ years of media-related experience selling digital platforms as well as previous sales management experience; prior radio experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with prevailing internet technologies such as HTML, streaming media, ad tagging, Flash, podcasting, blogging, RSS, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and the ability to meet deadlines are required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and be able to create polished sales presentations.
• Excellent presentation skills are required as are strong written and oral communication skills.
• 4 year degree preferred.
• 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
Vaccination Requirements
To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.
Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:
- Participate on sales calls with their team of Audacy Account Executives
- Personally consult local and regional businesses to understand their needs and aspirations so that tailored solutions can be designed, implemented and executed.
- Execute an overall business plan and sales strategy that ensures attainment of digital revenue goals.
- Continuous training of Audacy sales process, products, operations and the Audacy sales story.
- Provide feedback to the internal Digital Agency regarding opportunities to improve the overall product offering and general positioning of the company's product suite.
- On-going consultation with sold clients regarding the performance of their purchased campaigns.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
- Responsible for achieving market digital sales goals.
- Educate sales managers and account executives on digital tools and opportunities.
- Hire and manage dedicated digital sales staff to sell digital properties.
- Create digital programs for client presentations.
- Develop innovative solutions to meet clients' digital marketing needs.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7npvq-3-139-87-113-42 in your application.