Digital Account Executive Job

The audio industry is on fire - from podcasting and streaming to smart speakers and live radio - and it has never been a more exciting time to join and grow with one of the country's largest and most sophisticated audio companies!

Cumulus Media | (Birmingham, AL) has an immediate opening for a full time Digital Account Executive. We are looking for a passionate, motivated, goal-oriented, and highly competitive individual with a proven track record of over-achieving sales goals. We hire driven, resourceful, organized, customer-focused problem solvers who have great communication skills and the ability to cultivate client relationships. In return, we offer a unique career opportunity: one where you are given a challenging mission, world-class tools to help you succeed, and the chance to realize your full potential as a sales professional.

As a Digital Account Executive, you will be responsible for aggressively pursuing online presence and digital advertising sales with local clients. The Digital Account Executive will leverage Cumulus Media's world-class digital solutions and your digital sales experience to exceed sales goals and help clients achieve their marketing goals.

The Digital Account Executive reports to the Digital Sales Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with your Digital Sales Manager to set and exceed sales goals.


• Win digital clients through new business development efforts including prospecting, cold calling, and scheduling face to face and virtual appointments with potential clients.


• Deliver compelling sales presentations with confidence.


• Maintain productive client communication to ensure client satisfaction.


• Monitor competition to continually prospect new account leads.


• Negotiate rates and ensure prompt payments.


• Follow all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts, and competitive analysis using CRM