Employment

CRAIN MEDIA is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join our team! We are looking for an experienced commission salesperson to join our ever growing radio stations in Searcy, Conway & Batesville AR. We offer a base salary with world class training that will lead to a road of uncapped commissions.

General duties

• Prospect for new clients, attend trade shows and fairs, develop a local network of business owners, attend ribbon cuttings and chamber events, tele market for appointments and contact current advertisers at our competitors to generate new business
• Interview new clients to find out about the entirety of their business, their financial goals and their plans to grow and show them how small market radio can deliver on those goals
• Develop creative and effective copy to generate traffic into your client’s business.
• Design custom proposals that will become a road map to growth for your client
• Maintain long term relationships with clients with the goal of becoming an invaluable and trusted asset for their marketing goals
• Above all offer exemplary service to your clients
• Consistently hit your monthly, quarterly and annual sale goals.

Background

• Outside sales, especially business to business preferred but not required
• Experience in offering outstanding customer service
• Experience in working unsupervised and accomplishing expected goals preferred
• Experience in working in a professional sales environment and the ability to dress and behave accordingly
• Can always provide an upbeat and excited attitude in a very competitive and fast paced profession
• Ability to speak to anyone and enjoys being social and charming
• Ability to work with a wide range of intelligent, creative and driven people inside and outside the office
• Media sales experience preferred but not required
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Explorer required

Compensation

• Base salary leading to uncapped commissions
• Full time employment
• Dental & Vision and Medical Insurance coverage
• 401K after one year
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

CRAIN MEDIA IS AN EOE EMPLOYER