Account Executive

Overview : Salem Media - Portland offers an exceptional opportunity for a Media Strategist / Account Executive. We are looking for a highly motivated sales professional to join our growing on-air and digital sales goals. The individual who is hired will sell and manage our multi-media marketing solutions including radio, digital and Podcast sales to local small and medium-sized businesses. The measurement of success comes reaching monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals while developing new business opportunities designed to meet and exceed client expectations. Some e xample assets that Salem has for our national audience are TV shows and podcasts like Charlie Kirk , Hugh Hewett and Dennis Prager. Willing to train for “early in your career” tech savvy, career-minded individuals! Recent grads invited to apply. Responsibilities :

• Prospect for local, regional and national business. Reach decision makers, set meetings, analyze client needs, and create and deliver compelling and strategic advertising presentations that address client objectives.
• Research and stay current on all local digital marketing trends and opportunities.
• Create and present strategic marketing proposals for key accounts and new business decision makers.
• Accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and exceed annual goals. Qualifications :
• A demonstrated track record of exceeding sales goals in both on-air and on-line media
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital products and how they are positioned and sold in the marketplace.
• A demonstrated application and success in selling Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Target Display, OTT / CTV, social media, Email Marketing, Chat, Website Development, and others.
• A demonstrated ability to understand categories of businesses to prospect in
• A history of doing in-depth needs analysis designed to uncover a client’s needs and then provide the right solution(s) to fit that need and show data that corroborates and justifies the sale.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present multi-varied solutions to groups of people as needed.
• Proven track record of developing a business marketing strategy for local and regional clients.
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• A demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of clients Benefits :
• Competitive pay structure based on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time EEO Statement : Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place to Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer. advertising sales media broadcast radio digital marketing bilingual HP1