Job Description
Job Description
CUMULUS | Minneapolis, MN has a 3 station cluster (92 KQRS, 93X, LOVE 105). We are located centrally between Minneapolis & St. Paul, near the University of MN Campus.
The Account Executive successfully manages relationships with dozens of local and regional businesses, protects and grows the revenue base, identifies and creates new business opportunities with existing and new clients; provides marketing solutions to help customers achieve their business goals; strategically plans and implements initiatives to meet personal, company and corporate directives, recognizes that achieving budgeted revenue targets is the minimum expectation of performance. The right individual will invest in personal professional development, understanding technology, marketing and the full suite of company products and services. This is a commission-based compensation with uncapped earning potential.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
Responsibilities:
- Able to create and 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 marketing solutions to meet client objectives
- Deliver and Develop effective and informed marketing solutions via multi-platform, integrated sales presentations identifying Cumulus broadcast, digital, and event tactics to foster brand loyalty and deliver results for the client
- Ability to negotiate and close business that drives revenue results and fosters long term client relationships, regardless of medium or platform
- Commitment to having a proficient understanding of the Cumulus Media assets and resources and a desire to constantly learn and grow your product knowledge thus staying relevant and current with industry advertising opportunities for your clients
- Represent the full suite of products and services as marketing solutions to new and existing clientele. This includes station digital assets, internet-based marketing, social media, streaming, events and specialized programming
- Ability to appropriately manage time to optimize revenue opportunities, client interaction, implementation and fulfillment of successful sales agreements. Individual must be able to assist in the development of creative messaging, regardless of platform
- Excel at prospecting and aggressively seeking new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing, referrals or other means to maintain a full pipeline of sales prospects at all times
- Follow all station and corporate procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis
- Collaborate, create, and capitalize on opportunities to best represent our brand while working to help your clients achieve success
Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and CRM tools
- Passion for developing new business relationships in an outside sales role
- Enjoy presenting 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 in order to fill a sales funnel and maintain a constant pipeline of new business
- Self-motivating and entrepreneurial spirit
- Positive and friendly with a willingness to collaborate, as well as excellent communication skills
- High energy and passion for sales
- Flexible, creative and curious
- Digitally savvy
- XX years in Media Sales background preferred/required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field is preferred/required
Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.
Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.
Pre-Register online at:
-job-fair-2-2026/
Minneapolis Job Fair
Monday, February 2, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
th Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55425
All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.
Tips for Success:
- Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
- Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
- Bring multiple copies of your resume.
- Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.
- Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
- Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
- Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.
Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)
Pre-Register online at:
-job-fair-2-2026/