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Advertising Account Executive

Clear Channel Outdoor
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Job Summary:

The Account Executive meets and exceeds local and national sales goals selling our outstanding inventory to qualified advertisers by developing new business through direct to customer outreach and high-level agency contacts. This role develops and maintains long-term advertising relationships by presenting comprehensive proposals and competitive, profitable pricing structures in collaboration with our Sales, Marketing and Operations teams across our broad range of digital and printed inventory.

                                                                                                    

Job Responsibilities:

  • Drives for revenue goal attainment, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Prospects and develops new customer relationships, persuasively communicates strategies for meeting customer needs.
  • Regularly conducts outside sales activities, including but not limited to obtaining orders and/or contracts for Clear Channel services, while away from the Clear Channel’s place(s) of business, including away from a home office (if applicable).
  • Determines project pricing based on guidelines from management.
  • Negotiates fees or services with clients with management approval.
  • Oversees project from start to finish and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Delivers proof of performance (POP) to clients.
  • Drives clients around the market to show outdoor media sites.
  • Communicates and coordinate with Charting and other internal departments.
  • Completes other duties as assigned or requested.

 

Job Qualifications:

 

Education

  • 4-year college degree, BA/BS or equivalent.

 

Work Experience

  • 2-3 years of progressive sales experience.
  • Demonstrated track record of business-to-business sales experience strongly preferred.
  • Media sales experience preferred; residency within the territory preferred.
  • Entry level ok as well. 

 

Skills

  • Strong organizational / time management skills, and be detailed oriented.
  • Skilled in working closely with customers to develop and cultivate client relationships in order to grow accounts.
  • Sales achievement with experience in consultative or “needs” based selling techniques.
  • Have a collaborative and professional style with the objective of building strong relationships with diverse customer groups and vendors.
  • Be a self-starter with a diligent work ethic and demonstrated flexibility.
  • Able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills including delivering effective presentations.
  • Able to complete required math calculations (e.g, multiply, divide, rate, ratio, percent, produce / interpret bar graphs).
  • Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and social media platforms.

 

Competencies

  • Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
  • Negotiating – Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups.
  • Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport.
  • Focusing on the Bottom Line – Attacks everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line; not afraid to initiate action before all the facts are known.
  • Dealing with Ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably.
  • Business Acumen – Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies.

 

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Attendance is an essential function of the job. Attendance in weekly/monthly meetings is required.

  • This position primarily involves working both in an office environment and in the field, making sales calls, and servicing existing accounts.
  • Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
  • Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.

 

Other Requirements

  • Able to travel outside of the office at least 50% of the time for meetings and industry events.
  • Has a valid driver’s license.
  • Access to a reliable vehicle.