Senior Account Executive, Political Strategy

divh2Senior Account Executive Specializing in Political Advertising/h2piHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience thats twice the size of any other audio company

almost three times the size of the largest TV network

and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. As a result, were able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option./ppWere seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive specializing in political advertising to join our team! This role requires sales experience coupled with political expertise to leverage iHeartMedias full suite of Broadcast, Digital, and Live Event products to deliver impactful campaigns for political and issue-based clients./ppWhat Youll Do:/pulliAct as a political brand ambassador for iHeartMedia, driving political sales revenue across all platforms./liliImmerse yourself in learning iHeartMedias Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products and political advertising solutions./liliIdentify and develop new business opportunities within the political space while maintaining a robust pipeline of prospects in Salesforce./liliFoster and nurture relationships with political advertisers, agencies, and key decision-makers./liliUse existing relationships and industry knowledge to secure high-profile account presentations and close deals./liliDevelop persuasive proposals tailored to political and issue advertisers evolving needs./liliCollaborate with internal teams to create effective, compliant marketing campaigns aligned with iHeartMedias brand./liliDeliver compelling sales presentations with confidence and clarity./liliMonitor competition and industry trends to continually prospect new leads./liliNegotiate rates and ensure prompt payments./liliFollow all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, and submitting regular reports regarding sales, forecasts, and competitive analysis./li/ulpWhat Youll Need:/pulliExtensive experience in political media sales with audio expertise./liliStrong business acumen and understanding of political advertising trends and revenue drivers./liliIndependent, self-motivated, competitive, and assertive personality./liliEntrepreneurial drive with the ability to prioritize and clarify deliverables./liliAccountability to meet deadlines, communicate status and resolve issues./liliStrong problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills./liliPersuasive communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation./liliAbility to plan, organize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment./liliSalesforce experience is a strong plus./liliProficiency in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms./liliBachelors degree required; preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or Political Science./liliExperience in political media, campaigns, or government relations/on the hill./li/ulpWhat Youll Get:/pulliUncapped commission and the ability to grow business across all categories on a local, regional, and national level no matter where you live./liliA 7-week onboarding program to immerse you in the suite of tools and products available to you./liliThe potential to be recognized in our annual iHeartMedia CEOs Club and iHeartMedia Presidents Club programs./liliAccess to competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our teams to celebrate the holiday of their choosing, a Spirit day to encourage the opportunity to more easily volunteer in their communities, company-paid mental health and financial education resources, 401(k) matching, learning and development resources, and career navigation support./liliAccess to additional perks include pet (theyre part of the family!), disaster, and legal insurance, student loan refinancing, and discounts on merchandise, tickets to events, and more./liliThe support of fellow team members invested in your success./li/ulpLocation: Clearwater, FL: 13577 Feather Sound Dr, 6th Floor, 33762/ppPosition Type: Regular/ppTime Type: Full time/ppPay Type: Salaried/ppBenefits: iHeartMedias benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:/pulliEmployer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options/liliCompany provided and supplemental life insurance/liliPaid vacation and sick time/liliPaid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing/liliA Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community/liliA 401K plan/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost

services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving/liliA range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!/li/ulpWe are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status./p/div