Outside Account Executive

Account Executive

Looking for a new challenge? Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and will successfully take advantage of all iHeart's platforms to exceed their clients' expectations.

As an Account Executive at iHeart, you'll learn the ins and outs of our Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products, identify and develop new business opportunities through in-person meetings with clients and research, consistent daily cold-calling, and cultivate existing business using our full suite of products. You will collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue, create effective marketing campaigns, and use your storytelling skills to deliver compelling sales presentations fueled by data to best meet your clients' expectations.

You should be self-motivated (a very "go-getter" attitude!), have excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills, and communicate persuasively. When people describe you, goal-oriented, expert negotiator and proactive should be at the top of the list.

You should be able to plan and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable with cold-calling and initiating outreach to prospective clients as part of lead generation efforts.

A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a High School Diploma (College Degree preferred) are required.

You should also be skilled in Salesforce, Microsoft Office and social networking platforms.

Strong problem-solving skills; by exercising these skills, you help business grow to the fullest potential.

Digital/Media Sales experience are a plus but not required.

The natural ability to organize and prioritize day-to-day depending on where the biggest priorities may be

Additional nice-to-haves include experience managing complex, multi-platform campaigns, analytics experience, iHeart and/or audio advertising background, and are well-connected in the market.

You'll have the opportunity for uncapped commission, and the ability to grow business across all categories on a local, regional, and national level no matter where you live.

A 7-week onboarding program to immerse you in the suite of tools and products available to you.

The potential to be recognized in our annual iHeartMedia CEO's Club and iHeartMedia President's Club programs.

Access to competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our teams to celebrate the holiday of their choosing, a Spirit day to encourage the opportunity to more easily volunteer in their communities, company-paid mental health and financial education resources, 401(k) matching, learning and development resources, and career navigation support.

Access to additional perks include pet (they're part of the family!), disaster, and legal insurance, student loan refinancing, and discounts on merchandise, tickets to events, and more.

The support of fellow team members invested in your success.

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

General understanding of business principles and sales environment.

Interest in developing knowledge of business operations and sales concepts and techniques.

Individual accountability and understanding of when to seek guidance.

Skills managing assigned projects to completion.

Understanding to resolve problems using established guidelines and professional judgement.

Ability to communicate information about iHeart products in a digestible manner and to apply active listening skills to validate understanding of customer needs.

Understanding of impact of your own decisions.

Goal orientation and the ability to focus and prioritize.

Location: Hattiesburg, MS: 6555 Highway 98 West, Suite 8, 39402

Position Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Pay Type: Salaried

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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

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.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.