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United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia, Birmingham, AL, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


What We Need
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 iHeart's platforms to exceed their clients' expectations.

What You’ll Do
As an Account Executive at iHeart, you’ll 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.

What You’ll Need

You 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.

You should be able to plan and

multi-task

in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable with cold-calling and initiating outreach to prospective clients as part of lead generation efforts.

A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a

High School Diploma

(College Degree preferred) are required.

You should also be skilled in

Salesforce , Microsoft Office and social networking platforms.

Strong problem-solving skills; by exercising these skills, you help business grow to the fullest potential.

Digital/Media Sales experience is a plus but not required.

The natural ability to organize and

prioritize day-to-day

depending on where the biggest priorities may be.

Additional 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.

What you’ll get

You’ll 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.

A

7-week onboarding program

to immerse you in the suite of tools and products available to you.

The potential to be recognized in our annual

iHeartMedia CEO’s Club

and

iHeartMedia President’s Club

programs.

Access 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.

Access to additional perks including

pet

(they’re part of the family!),

disaster , and

legal

insurance,

student loan refinancing , and

discounts

on merchandise,

tickets

to events, and more.

The support of fellow team members invested in your success.

Envision your first 30 days

Week 1 : Complete our onboarding journey for a deep understanding of our company, job-specific trainings and spend time with your team.

Week 2 : Spend more time with your manager to ensure you are aligned on work and communication styles, priorities, and any other expectations.

Week 3 : Start "owning" your role and leaning into the real day-to-day, of course with your manager’s support and advocacy!

Week 4 : Prioritize a 30-day check-in to see what else you might need to be most successful in your new role.

What You’ll Bring

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.

Confidence to prospect and quickly build rapport with customers.

Knowledge of the media industry and related sales processes.

Desire to broaden sales capabilities and knowledge base.

Accountability for your own work and a desire to provide guidance to new team members.

Ability to build a territory plan or account approach.

Objective judgement and prior experience to solve business problems.

Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable applying active listening and influencing skills to drive sales.

Understanding of impact of your own efforts to meet sales quotas.

Location:

Birmingham, AL: 1143 1st Ave S, 35233

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salaried

Benefits

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.

Company provided and supplemental life insurance.

Paid vacation and sick time.

Paid company holidays.

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community.

A 401K plan.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving.

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

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.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

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