Account Executive - Audacy, Inc.

Audacy, Cleveland (WDOK-FM Star 102, WNCX-FM Classic Rock, WQAL-FM Q104 and WKRK-FM the Fan Sports Talk & “Radio Home of the Browns”) is looking for experienced Sales Account Executives. Audacy has the biggest names in Podcasting, and all of your favorite names in music and sports on the FASTEST growing audio app in the nation. Combined with the scale of the second largest audio group in the US, and hundreds of events! Audacy, Cleveland is looking for the sales professionals ready to lead in the evolution of audio. There has never been more time spent and connections happening in the audio space. We are looking for experienced sales account executives who not only possess a passion for creating solutions and delivering clients success, but have an appreciation for how music, podcasting, well known personalities and events connect with audiences and knowledge of strategies and attribution that deliver and prove results. This opportunity provides a performance driven sales culture with the support, flexible work environment and compensation our sales professionals need to stay motivated and thrive.   From training, to enhanced internal support teams, we create environments focused to driving sales success.  

What You'll Do:

• Effectively prospect new clients, working with internal support to create and pitch strategic ideas communicating our vale to clients and driving new business.
• Grow existing accounts, as well as manage all business aspects of the relationship.
• Ability to continually learn new products as our industry is evolving, and proactively create new opportunities for you to communicate our value proposition to clients.
• Includes but not limited to: Podcasting, Streaming Audio, Over The Air, OTT Video, and digital performance media (SEO/SEM, Social).
• Consistently use and maintain our CRM tool and utilize other platforms to perform daily business.
• Clearly communicate and manage expectations internally and externally, while multi-tasking and handling multiple accounts at a time.
• Build deep business relationships through continually delivering great service and results to clients. 
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

More About You:

• Media sales or service preferred including but not limited to digital sales experience and strategic client planning.
• Ability to develop new business and manage sales with a proven track record of exceeding goals.
• Thorough understanding of advertising ecosphere including digital, audio, and attribution.
• Strong problem solving skills, positive attitude and desire to win.
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as CRM tools and data visualization platforms.
• 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.

Required & Preferred:

• High school graduate required.
• Prior experience in sales/marketing; previous radio sales experience, news, sports, or sponsorship sales preferred.

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.

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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.

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.