Sales Associate

Job Description

Overview

Audacy Memphis has an entry level opportunity for a Sales Associate!
Our Sales Associate program offers a comprehensive onboarding and training into the world of media and audio sales, designed to educate new sales talent with the skills and knowledge essential for success. As a Sales Associate, you will have structured training that educates you on our products and processes, providing you with a solid foundation to move into an Account Executive role within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
• Training and Development: Engage in an immersive learning experience focused on understanding our products and services, as well as the dynamics of the media business from a sales perspective.
• Support Senior Account Executives: Work closely with senior account executives throughout the sales process, gaining hands-on experience in both pre-sale and post-sale activities, including client proposals, attending sales meetings and keeping track of deadlines.
• Client Interaction: Assist in client communications and relationship management, under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Market Research: Conduct research to support sales efforts, including identifying potential clients and understanding market trends.
• Administrative Support: Handle administrative tasks related to sales operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient service delivery.
• Lead Generation assisting Account Executives in prospecting new clients
• Collaboration: Work with internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of campaign to client (Traffic, Promotions, Programming)

Qualifications

About You:

Required & Preferred:
• Requires 4-year degree; Marketing, Business or Communications preferred or similar work experience
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or a related field is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with customers and team members.
• Presentation and Public speaking skills
• A strong customer service orientation with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Basic understanding of the advertising ecosystem
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team, supporting senior sales staff and contributing to overall team goals.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Microsoft and Google Product experience
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Additional Information

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding. About Us

Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country's two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram. EEO

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

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:
- Training and Development: Engage in an immersive learning experience focused on understanding our products and services, as well as the dynamics of the media business from a sales perspective.
- Support Senior Account Executives: Work closely with senior account executives throughout the sales process, gaining hands-on experience in both pre-sale and post-sale activities, including client proposals, attending sales meetings and keeping track of deadlines.
- Client Interaction: Assist in client communications and relationship management, under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Market Research: Conduct research to support sales efforts, including identifying potential clients and understanding market trends.
- Administrative Support: Handle administrative tasks related to sales operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient service delivery.
- Lead Generation assisting Account Executives in prospecting new clients
- Collaboration: Work with internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of campaign to client (Traffic, Promotions, Programming)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r08pym-3-145-180-16-42 in your application.