iHeart Media
Location
Sacramento, CA | United States
Job description
Job Summary:\
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Identifies and develops new business opportunities -keeps and grows existing client relationships -offers solutions that help clients achieve their business goals -closes business -meets set sales target.\
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Responsibilities\
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Identifies and solicits business from new and emerging business categories -builds and maintains a full pipeline of sales prospects.\
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Services and grows relationships in existing base of clients.\
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Identifies client/agency needs and develops persuasive proposals to meet needs and opportunities.\
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Delivers effective, persuasive custom sales presentations.\
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Steers clients based on market, platform and station information.\
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Maintains client communication and ensures client satisfaction.\
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Monitors competition to continually find new account leads.\
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Negotiates rates based on iHeartMedias budgets.\
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Works collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue.\
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Ensures prompt payments.\
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Follows all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis.\
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Creates effective marketing campaigns in cooperation with iHeartMedia resources and assets.\
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Generates revenue and meets/exceeds established sales targets.\
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Candidate must drive their own vehicle with a valid drivers license and state-mandated auto insurance.\
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Qualifications\
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Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms\
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Adept at prospecting and using effective consultative selling principles and practices\
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Strong client service relationship-building skills\
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Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment\
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Negotiation and closing proficiency\
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Persuasive communication skills: verbal, written and presentation\
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Independent, self-motivated, competitive, assertive, seller that also thrives in a team environment\
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Strong problem-solving, creative and analytical skills\
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Understanding of market dynamics including demographics\
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Stress tolerance especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures\
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Professional appearance\
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Strong interpersonal skills\
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Work Experience\
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2+ years in media/advertising sales\
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SalesForce experience is a plus\
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Extensive knowledge in digital and social assets and platforms \
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Education\
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High school diploma, college degree preferred\
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Certifications\
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None required\
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Location\
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Sacramento, CA: 1545 River Park Drive, Suite 500, 95815\
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Position Type \
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Regular\
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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.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job tags
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