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Job Title: Entry Level Account Executive Department: Sales Reporting To: General Sales Manager Employment Type: Full -Time Location(s): Cleveland OH Work Arrangement: On-Site Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance. This is a pipeline posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a pipeline of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. When we have a hiring need that matches your profile, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the opportunity. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application. Overview: Audacy, Cleveland (WDOK-FM Star 102, WNCX-FM Classic Rock, WQAL-FM Q104 and WKRK-FM the Fan Sports Talk & “Radio Home of the Browns”) is looking for a Sales Account Executives. Audacy has the biggest names in Podcasting, and all of your favorite names in music and sports on the FASTEST growing audio app in the nation. Combined with the scale of the second largest audio group in the US, and hundreds of events! Audacy, Cleveland is looking for sales professionals ready to lead in the evolution of audio. There has never been more time spent and connections happening in the audio space. We are looking for sales account executives who not only possess a passion for creating solutions and delivering clients success, but have an appreciation for how music, podcasting, well known personalities and events connect with audiences and knowledge of strategies and attribution that deliver and prove results. This opportunity provides a performance driven sales culture with the support, outside sales work environment and compensation our sales professionals need to stay motivated and thrive. From training, to enhanced internal support teams, we create environments focused on driving sales success. What You'll Do: • Effectively prospect new clients, working with internal support to create and pitch strategic ideas communicating our value to clients and driving new business. • Grow existing accounts, as well as manage all business aspects of the relationship. • Ability to continually learn new products as our industry is evolving, and proactively create new opportunities for you to communicate our value proposition to clients. • Includes but not limited to: Podcasting, Streaming Audio, Over The Air, OTT Video, and digital performance media (SEO/SEM, Social). • Consistently use and maintain our CRM tool and utilize other platforms to perform daily business. • Clearly communicate and manage expectations internally and externally, while multi-tasking and handling multiple accounts at a time. • Build deep business relationships through continually delivering great service and results to clients. • Other duties as assigned by Management. More About You: Required & Preferred: • Education or experience in sales or communications preferred including but not limited to digital sales and strategic client planning. • Driven to develop new business and manage sales. • Desire to learn the advertising ecosphere including digital, audio, and attribution. • Strong problem solving skills, positive attitude and desire to win. • Proficiency in MS Office Programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as CRM tools and data visualization platforms. • A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required. Required & Preferred: • High school graduate required. • Prior experience in sales/marketing or equivalent education; marketing, communications, radio, TV, print, digital, sports or sponsorship preferred Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding. Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram . Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Job Title: Entry Level Account Executive
Department: Sales
Reporting To: General Sales Manager
Employment Type: Full -Time
Location(s): Cleveland OH
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Effectively prospect new clients, working with internal support to create and pitch strategic ideas communicating our value to clients and driving new business.
Grow existing accounts, as well as manage all business aspects of the relationship.
Ability to continually learn new products as our industry is evolving, and proactively create new opportunities for you to communicate our value proposition to clients.
Includes but not limited to: Podcasting, Streaming Audio, Over The Air, OTT Video, and digital performance media (SEO/SEM, Social).
Consistently use and maintain our CRM tool and utilize other platforms to perform daily business.
Clearly communicate and manage expectations internally and externally, while multi-tasking and handling multiple accounts at a time.
Build deep business relationships through continually delivering great service and results to clients.
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Driven to develop new business and manage sales.
Desire to learn the advertising ecosphere including digital, audio, and attribution.
Strong problem solving skills, positive attitude and desire to win.
Proficiency in MS Office Programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as CRM tools and data visualization platforms.
A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.
High school graduate required.
We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

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Education or experience in sales or communications preferred including but not limited to digital sales and strategic client planning.
Prior experience in sales/marketing or equivalent education; marketing, communications, radio, TV, print, digital, sports or sponsorship preferred

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