Inbound Account Executive

Inside Sales Executive

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month. We're the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America. iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America. We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio. Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve.

Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

What We Need:

We're seeking an experienced Inside Sales Executive to identify and solicit new business. This is a unique opportunity to engage with clients nationwide to discuss advertising opportunities across multiple platforms, including mobile, online, radio, events and more!

What You'll Do:

• Join an award-winning, rapidly growing, collaborative sales organization
• Work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment with diverse, experienced peers and leaders
• Creatively prospect and grow new accounts through a consultative sales approach
• Consistently manage a funnel of 50-100 accounts while maintaining service level requirements; meet aggressive activity requirements of 50+ contacts per day
• Respond to inbound leads in a timely and professional manner
• Provide client consultative direction on the best use of their advertising funds given the campaign goals; effectively identifying client needs, goals and KPIs
• Collaborate with peers in and outside your organization
• Meet and exceed activity, sales and revenue targets
• Manage client expectations to ensure an outstanding experience
• Manage sales activities using industry leading CRM and sales intelligence technology
• Retain new business accounts through timely follow up and renewal activity

What You'll Need:

Maintain focus in a dynamic team environment

Radio or Digital media sales experience preferred

Professional demeanor, including outstanding phone etiquette

Experience in a customer care environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual in Spanish a plus!

A competitive spirit that thrives in a highly accountable, metrics driven and tech savvy selling environment

Belief that anything is possible!

What You'll Bring:

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

In-Depth knowledge of the media industry and related sales processes

Ability to apply expertise in a complex sales environment to service large accounts and/or complicated business segments

Confidence to prospect and quickly build rapport with customers, adapting messaging and style based on customer needs

Ease working with senior level executives and using influencing skills to negotiations and drive sales

Desire to stay abreast of emerging market trends and customer needs to expand relationships and trust

Confidence to solve complex problems using analysis, judgement and multiple sources of information

Accountability for your own work and a desire to provide guidance to new team members

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for commissions. $13.46 - $16.83

Location:

St Petersburg, FL: 9549 Koger Blvd N, Ste 200, 33702

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Benefits:

iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following: Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options Company provided and supplemental life insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid company holidays A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community A 401K plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. 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.