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Sports Account Executive

iHeartMedia, Inc., Maitland, FL, USA

Job type: Full Time


divh2Account Executive/h2pPassionate about sports? Looking for a new challenge? Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and will successfully take advantage of all iHearts platforms to exceed their clients expectations./ppAs a Sports Account Executive at iHeart Central Florida, youll learn the ins and outs of our Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products, identify and develop new business opportunities through in-person meetings with clients and research, consistent daily cold-calling, and cultivate existing business using our full suite of products. You will collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue, create effective marketing campaigns, and use your storytelling skills to deliver compelling sales presentations fueled by data to best meet your clients expectations. iHeart Central Florida works with nearly every Sports brand in the region including the Orlando Magic, Orlando City SC, Tampa Bay Bucs, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Dolphins, UCF, FSU, Florida, and more. You will also represent the largest Sports Podcast Network in the country including the NFL and NBA Podcast Networks./ppWhat Youll Need:/pulliYou should be self-motivated (a very go-getter attitude!), have excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills, and communicate persuasively. When people describe you, goal-oriented, expert negotiator and proactive should be at the top of the list./liliYou should be able to plan and multi-task in a fast-paced environment./liliComfortable with cold-calling and initiating outreach to prospective clients as part of lead generation efforts./liliA valid drivers license, auto insurance, and a High School Diploma (College Degree preferred) are required./liliYou should also be skilled in Salesforce, Microsoft Office and social networking platforms./liliStrong problem-solving skills; by exercising these skills, you help business grow to the fullest potential./liliDigital/Media Sales experience are a plus but not required./liliThe natural ability to organize and prioritize day-to-day depending on where the biggest priorities may be/liliAdditional nice-to-haves include experience managing complex, multi-platform campaigns, analytics experience, iHeart and/or audio advertising background, and are well-connected in the market./li/ulpWhat youll get/pulliYoull have the opportunity for uncapped 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, 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/ulpEnvision your first 30 days/pulliWeek 1: Complete our onboarding journey for a deep understanding of our company, job-specific trainings and spend time with your team./liliWeek 2: Spend more time with your manager to ensure you are aligned on work and communication styles, priorities, and any other expectations./liliWeek 3: Start owning your role and leaning into the real day-to-day, of course with your managers support and advocacy!/liliWeek 4: Prioritize a 30-day check-in to see what else you might need to be most successful in your new role./li/ulpLocation: Maitland, FL: 2500 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 401, 32751/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/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./ppThe 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./ppNon-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law./ppOur organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify./p/div