Job Description
About CUMULUS MEDIA
CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) is a leading audio-first media and entertainment company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion consumers every month — wherever and whenever they want it. CUMULUS MEDIA engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 428 owned-and-operated stations across 87 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMYs, the American Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across nearly 8,000 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and offers listeners a dynamic network of popular podcasts that define culture with original content and commentary on today’s world. CUMULUS MEDIA provides advertisers with local impact and national reach through on-air, digital, mobile, and voice-activated media solutions, as well as access to integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, and live event experiences. CUMULUS MEDIA is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
Account Executive - Experienced
| Department: | Sales |
| Location: | Columbia, SC |
CUMULUS MEDIA | Columbia, SC�is seeking a talented Experienced Sales Representative who thrives in a fast-paced working environment.� This career opportunity involves�creating customized marketing campaigns for�clients to successfully accomplish their business goals via our five station cluster, WNKT, WTCB, WLXC, WOMG, WISW and digital C-Suite products.�We are identifying highly competitive individuals with a proven track record of over-achieving sales goals.� This position provides a unique career opportunity in sales, working with world-class tools to help you succeed,and for a company that provides support and professional growth opportunities to realize your full potential.�
Sales Candidates must:
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Be a top sales performer with a track record of over-achieving sales goals (top 10-20% of company) in past positions.
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Able to identify client business needs and proactively develop customized advertising solutions to meet client objectives
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Excel at prospecting and aggressively seeking new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing, referrals or other means
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Have strong listening and presentation skills and the ability to quickly build lucrative client relationships
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Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies to best position Cumulus in the marketplace
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Possess rare people skills which allow you to get out in front of problems and proactively provide solutions
- Must have 3 or more years of Radio Sales Experience.
What we offer:
- Commission-based organization with uncapped earning potential
- 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 to plan for the long-term
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
For immediate consideration, please visit https://www.cumulusmedia.com/careers/
For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).