Senior Automotive Account Executive
iHeartMedia · Chicago, IL · 4 wk ago
Marketing$60k–$75k/yrFull-time
About the role
iHeartMedia is seeking a Sr. Automotive Account Executive to join our dynamic team. This role leverages proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills to exceed clients' expectations.
Responsibilities
- Learn and utilize iHeart’s Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through in-person meetings, research, consistent cold-calling, and existing business cultivation
- Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue, create effective marketing campaigns, and deliver compelling sales presentations
Requirements
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, expert negotiator, and proactive
- Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills
- Communicates persuasively
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and High School Diploma (College Degree preferred)
- Skilled in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and social networking platforms
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Digital/Media Sales experience a plus but not required
Qualifications
- Natural ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Comfortable with cold-calling and initiating outreach
- Experience managing complex, multi-platform campaigns
- Analytics experience
- iHeart and/or audio advertising background
- Well-connected in the market
- Ability to interact with Automobile dealers, their agencies, and Tier Two dealer groups
- Comfort interacting with Dealer owners on a weekly basis
- A love and passion for Auto
- Ability to build a book of business that consistently produces budget-beating results through prospecting, presenting, and closing integrated marketing solutions plans
- Ability to ask and close business for significant budgets
- Experience with prospecting and developing client business relationships
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays
- Spirit day to encourage volunteering in communities
- Company-paid mental health and financial education resources
- 401(k) matching
- Learning and development resources
- Career navigation support
- Discounts on merchandise, tickets to events, and more
Pay
$60,000 - $75,000
Schedule
Regular Time