About the Role
The Account Executive meets and exceeds local and national sales goals by selling outstanding inventory to qualified advertisers. This role develops and maintains long-term advertising relationships by presenting comprehensive proposals and competitive, profitable pricing structures.
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 obtaining orders and/or contracts for Clear Channel services, while away from the Clear Channel’s place(s) of business.
- Ensures customer satisfaction by facilitating all aspects of the customer's account in cooperation with creative, operations, marketing, and finance staff.
- Determines project pricing based on guidelines from management.
- Negotiates fees or services with clients with management approval.
- Oversees project from start to finish and ensures client satisfaction.
- Delivers proof of performance (POP) to clients.
- Accompanies clients on market tours to showcase outdoor inventory.
- Communicates and coordinates with Ad Ops and other internal departments.
- Completes other duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of sales experience or other relevant work experience, preferred.
- Demonstrated track record of business-to-business and progressive sales experience strongly preferred.
- Media sales experience is preferred.
- 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.
Skills
- Strong organizational / time management skills and detailed oriented.
- Skilled in working closely with customers to develop and cultivate client relationships to grow accounts.
- Sales achievement with experience in consultative or “needs” based selling techniques.
- Collaborative and professional style with the objective of building strong relationships with diverse customer groups and vendors.
- Self-starter with a diligent work ethic and demonstrate 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.
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and social media platforms.
Location
- New York, NY: 200 Park Avenue, Suite 701, 10166
Work Type
- Regular
Experience Level
- Minimum two (2) years of sales experience
- Progressive sales experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 + Commission
Benefits
- Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
- Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
- Medicare Assistance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
- Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
- Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
About the Company
- Clear Channel Outdoor
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity workplace, we believe that being your authentic self enables us to deliver innovative advertising solutions while enhancing our communities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate you as you are, and value your growth and passion.
- The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
- Our organization participates in E-Verify.
