Account Executive

Current employees and contingent workers click here  to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. Clear Channel Outdoor                                                                                                       Job Summary: The Account Executive meets and exceeds local and national sales goals by selling our outstanding inventory to qualified advertisers by developing new business through direct to customer outreach and high-level agency contacts.

This role develops and maintains long-term advertising relationships by presenting comprehensive proposals and competitive, profitable pricing structures in collaboration with our Sales, Marketing and Operations teams across our broad range of digital and printed inventory.                                                                                                      Job Responsibilities Drives for revenue goal attainment on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Prospects and develops new customer relationships, persuasively communicates strategies for meeting customer needs. Regularly conducts outside sales activities, including but not limited to obtaining orders and/or contracts for Clear Channel services, while away from the Clear Channel’s place(s) of business, including away from a home office (if applicable). Ensures customer satisfaction by facilitating all aspects of the customer's account in cooperation with creative, operations, marketing, and finance staff.

Determines project pricing based on guidelines from management. Negotiates fees or services with clients with management approval. Oversees project from start to finish and ensures client satisfaction. Delivers proof of performance (POP) to clients. Accompanies clients on market tours to showcase outdoor inventory. Communicates and coordinates with Ad Ops and other internal departments. Completes other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience preferred. Work Experience Minimum two (2) years of sales experience. Demonstrated track record of business-to-business and progressive sales experience. Media sales experience preferred. Knowledge of territory is preferred. Skills Skilled in working closely with customers to develop and cultivate client relationships to grow accounts.

Ability to meet or exceed sales targets with experience in consultative or “needs” based selling techniques. Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), CRM (Salesforce), and social media platforms. Competencies Account Management: Building long-term, value-based relationships with accounts, developing business and maximizing the revenue they generate while reducing the time and costs in managing them.

Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively gets message across. Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise. Managing the Sales Process: Following the organization’s sales methodology in applying skills and resources to achieve sales targets.

Negotiating: Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually a