Job description

Salem Media - SARASOTA Salem Media seeks a high-energy sales h unter - Account Executive - to drive new business growth across our complete advertising portfolio including digital (SEM, SEO, programmatic, OTT/CTV, social media), podcasts, radio and events. Combine aggressive prospecting with digital marketing expertise to deliver consultative, ROI-focused solutions for local and regional businesses. Key Responsibilities • Aggressively prospect and close new accounts through cold calling, networking, and strategic outreach • Design customized, integrated marketing strategies across traditional and digital platforms • Present compelling, data-driven proposals demonstrating clear ROI • Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets • Build strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities • Maintain accurate CRM records and forecast pipeline • Stay current on trends and competitive landscape Required Qualifications • 3+ years in business development, B2B sales, or media/digital advertising sales • Proven track record consistently exceeding new business goals • Strong digital knowledge : SEM, SEO, programmatic, OTT/CTV, social media, email marketing • Consultative selling approach with exceptional communication skills • CRM proficiency and data analysis capabilities • Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred What Sets You Apart You're a relentless prospector who combines hunter mentality with consultant-level expertise. You thrive on turning cold prospects into long-term partners through strategic problem-solving. Resilient, goal-driven, and genuinely invested in client success. Why Salem? • Comprehensive multi-platform solutions portfolio • Uncapped earning potential: competitive base + commission • Research and pre-sales support team • Career advancement opportunities • Award-winning "Great Place to Work" culture • Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer. #job #media #radio #sales #digital #broadcast #hiring #advertising #HP1 #LI-CK1

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Salem Media - SARASOTA
Aggressively prospect and close new accounts through cold calling, networking, and strategic outreach
Design customized, integrated marketing strategies across traditional and digital platforms
Present compelling, data-driven proposals demonstrating clear ROI
Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets
Build strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities
Maintain accurate CRM records and forecast pipeline
Stay current on trends and competitive landscape
3+ years in business development, B2B sales, or media/digital advertising sales
Proven track record consistently exceeding new business goals
Strong digital knowledge : SEM, SEO, programmatic, OTT/CTV, social media, email marketing
Consultative selling approach with exceptional communication skills
CRM proficiency and data analysis capabilities
What Sets You Apart
Comprehensive multi-platform solutions portfolio
Uncapped earning potential: competitive base + commission
Research and pre-sales support team
Career advancement opportunities
Award-winning "Great Place to Work" culture
Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.
#job #media #radio #sales #digital #broadcast #hiring #advertising

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Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Pto