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Account Executive - Kansas City
Entercom
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Are you an experienced media salesperson who would like to work for a media company that rewards people who work hard and excel in their craft? Why would you want to leave your current job where you are successful to come work with us? Because you can be even more successful and work for a company who can offer you opportunities that other media companies can’t.
Entercom Kansas City has extensive assets and resources unrivaled by any other media company in our market…like digital advertising opportunities available to you to use in marketing your clients’ business and SEO/SEM marketing capabilities that provide a well-rounded media strategy. You won’t be selling just radio spots; you can put together multi-platform media campaigns. Think of the advertising solutions you would have to offer your clients! You’ll be able to set yourself apart from all of your competitors.
As an Account Executive with Entercom you will have the autonomy to release your talent with the tools and infrastructure to do it. We invest in research, CRM, Media Monitors, Scarborough, X-Ray, a fully staffed local Promotions Department and Digital Graphics. We believe in and support our salespeople with an open door management style and ownership that values you and the strengths you bring as a salesperson and marketing consultant. While other media companies have cut assets, rewards and support staff to the bone, we invest in our resources, our talent and our future.
Major Responsibilities of this Position:
Strategic targeting of clients & developing strong relationships to ensure success and repeat business
Maintaining regular customer contact through efficient time management skills, including setting face to face appointments, thoroughly analyzing customer needs, and creatively designing marketing programs
Closing business and executing the client campaign as agreed upon
Coordinating all aspects of a campaign including copy, ad production, billing, collections, promotions and events
Attend sales meetings, station events and training programs as required
Experience:
At least 2 years proven success as a media salesperson with a proven track record for New Business Development and Key Account growth
Experience in selling events and digital assets
An understanding of marketing principles and a creative mind to put together unique ideas for our clients
Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Products, Tapscan and sales support software
Excellent listening skills and strong curiosity to learn about your clients’ businesses
Problem solving ability – you see a problem as an opportunity to develop business
Entercom is an Equal Opportunity Employer