CUMULUS MEDIA is hiring : Multimedia Account Executive in Myrtle Beach

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Company Overview

CUMULUS | Myrtle Beach, SC. The Grand Strand is home to 98.5 Kiss FM, 100.3 The Team, Sunny 103.1, and Nash 106.5. Each day the varied formats reach and entertain thousands of listeners of all ages throughout the Grand Strand.

Position Overview

Cumulus Media | Myrtle Beach has an immediate opening for a full time Multimedia Account Executive . Our ideal candidate will develop and implement effective digital and audio strategies for our clients. 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 Media Sales Professional. You will have the opportunity to use your passion for digital and audio marketing to develop personalized, innovative, full-scope advertising solutions to meet the marketing needs of new and existing clients through the integration of digital products and services to coincide with our robust radio asset offerings. We hire passionate, driven, resourceful, organized, customer-focused problem solvers who have great communication skills and the ability to cultivate client relationships. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume for consideration.

The Multimedia Account Executive ensures growth within the digital and radio sales department and retains clients for future campaigns. The Multimedia Account Executive keeps a full pipeline, manages sales activity, and communicates regularly with management.

Key Responsibilities

Excel at prospecting and aggressively seeking new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing, referrals, or other means to build and maintain a full pipeline of sales prospects

Able to identify client business needs by gaining a deep understanding of their goals, objectives, and processes as well as their external environment including key market and consumer trends to proactively develop customized advertising solutions to meet client objectives

Deliver effective multi-platform, integrated sales presentations (broadcast, digital, events); negotiation and closing

Creative spark - the ability to design, create and deliver customized advertising proposals / presentations and generate original ideas

Gain referral business by providing support, information, and guidance, qualitative research and recommending new opportunities for profit and / or service improvements

Deliver exceptional customer service

Beyond our broadcast products, must have strong familiarity and become full versed in selling both Cumulus’ station digital assets (e.g., streaming, stations website and social advertising) and digital audience extension products to deliver a complete marketing solution to advertisers

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

Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies to best position Cumulus in the marketplace

Qualifications

1-2 years Media Sales background and experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, CRM tools and business networking platforms

Must be highly proficient with CRM, MS 365, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Must be highly proficient using online meeting tools; MS Teams and Zoom

Excellent communication skills

Experience developing new business relationships in an outside sales role

Excellent presenter to clients of sales opportunities and post-sale successes

Strong understanding of lead generation and ability to connect with viable prospects

Comprehension of sales metrics to fill a sales funnel and robust pipeline of residual business

Positive attitude with the willingness to get beyond comfort zone to grow professionally

High energy and passion for the job

Flexible and creative

Recognized top sales performer with a track record of over-achieving sales goals

Consistently a Top Performer in closing New Business

Digitally savvy with a clear understanding of digital advertising and how to sell it

Marketing expertise a plus

Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies

Ability to perform independently in a fast-paced, hyper-competitive sales environment

Excellent interpersonal / communication skills; outgoing, sociable, and charismatic - you pride yourself on being able to strike up a conversation with anyone

What We Offer

Competitive Pay

Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off

Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit https : / / jobs.cumulusmedia.com / jobs

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at : https : / / www.cumulusmedia.com /

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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