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Salem Media Group, Inc

Account Executive Sales

Salem Media Group, Inc, Staten Island, New York, United States, 10310

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Overview:

New Business Development / Media Strategist / Account Executive

Salem Media – New York City

Overview Salem Media of New York, home of WMCA 570am, WNYM 970am and Salem Surround, seeks an aggressive

Business Development Hunter

and

New Business Acquisition Specialist

to join our dynamic sales team. We need a relentless prospector who thrives on the hunt for direct small to medium-sized new business opportunities both locally and nationally while possessing deep digital product expertise to deliver innovative solutions that drive advertiser success. The ideal candidate is a

voracious prospector

who combines the tenacity of a seasoned business hunter with comprehensive digital marketing knowledge. You will be responsible for aggressively pursuing and securing new accounts while deepening your knowledge of Salem’s multi-media marketing solutions including radio, digital, podcasting, event sales, etc. Success in this role requires an insatiable appetite for new business development, coupled with the strategic digital expertise to identify and solve complex advertiser challenges through our comprehensive solution suite.

Responsibilities:

New Business Development & Prospecting Aggressively hunt and prospect

for local and regional business opportunities with relentless focus on new account acquisition Voraciously pursue new business leads

through cold calling, networking, referrals, and strategic market penetration Demonstrate exceptional

prospecting tenacity

to reach decision makers, secure meetings, and build robust new business pipeline Execute comprehensive market analysis to identify untapped business categories and emerging opportunities Strategic Digital Solutions Expertise Leverage deep digital product knowledge

to architect customized marketing solutions that address specific advertiser pain points Demonstrate mastery of digital marketing ecosystem

including SEM, SEO, programmatic display, OTT/CTV, social media advertising, email marketing, chat solutions, and website development Position and present digital solutions strategically

to showcase measurable ROI and competitive advantages Stay ahead of digital marketing trends and emerging technologies to maintain solution leadership Account Development & Revenue Generation Conduct thorough needs analysis to uncover client challenges and

match them with precise digital solutions Create and deliver compelling, data-driven presentations that demonstrate how our digital products solve advertiser problems Exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual new business acquisition goals

while maintaining existing account growth Accurately project revenues and consistently surpass budget targets across all product lines Qualifications:

Business Development Hunter Profile Proven track record as a new business hunter

with demonstrated ability to consistently exceed sales goals in competitive markets Voracious prospecting mentality

with history of building substantial new business pipelines from scratch Relentless pursuit of new opportunities

with ability to handle rejection and maintain high activity levels Demonstrated success in

converting cold prospects into long-term clients Digital Marketing Solution Expertise Deep, demonstrable knowledge of digital advertising products

and their strategic application across various business verticals Proven success selling comprehensive digital solutions

including SEM, SEO, programmatic display, OTT/CTV, social media, email marketing, chat platforms, and website development Ability to consultatively position digital products

as strategic business solutions rather than commoditized services Track record of using data and analytics

to justify and support digital marketing investments Core Competencies Expert-level understanding of business categorization

for targeted prospecting and solution matching Exceptional needs analysis capabilities

with ability to uncover hidden client challenges and opportunities Superior presentation and communication skills

for both individual and group settings Strategic marketing strategy development experience

for local and regional client portfolios Professional appearance and business acumen

appropriate for C-suite level interactions Cultural competency and relationship-building skills

for diverse client base engagement What Sets Our Ideal Candidate Apart Unmatched drive for new business acquisition

combined with

sophisticated digital marketing expertise Hunter mentality with consultant-level product knowledge

to provide strategic advertiser solutions Aggressive prospecting abilities

paired with

analytical solution-matching capabilities Proven ability to translate digital product features into measurable business outcomes

for advertisers This role is perfect for a

business development hunter who speaks fluent digital marketing

and thrives on the challenge of turning prospects into clients through strategic solution selling.

Benefits:

Competitive pay structure based on experience Health, dental, vision and life insurance Matching 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.

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Compensation: $80k-100k salary, plus commission and bonus opportunities