WGN Radio
MultimediaAccountExecutive
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“Multimedia Account Executive at WGN Radio. Skills: Advertising revenue generation, Client acquisition, Media strategy. Generate advertising revenue. Call on established agencies”
What You'll Achieve.
Consistently exceed revenue goals
Industry & Context.
Solve problems
Ability to travel locally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, Valid Driver's License, Clean driving record
Nice to Have
Digital Media Expertise, SEM experience, CTV experience, Native advertising experience, Social media campaigns experience, Experience with Wide Orbit Traffic, Knowledge with Nielsen, Knowledge with Scarborough
What You'll Do.
Generate advertising revenue
Call on established agencies
Cold-call new prospects
Convince clients of merits
Drive growth within local market
Proactively seek new business
Identify client needs
Deliver strategic advertising solutions
Build relationships with clients
Build relationships with agencies
Ensure sustained client relationships
Ensure business growth
Partner with internal teams
Create integrated advertising campaigns
Create customized advertising campaigns
Provide account management
Leverage strategic growth initiatives
Provide performance insights
Offer media strategy guidance
Understand competitors
Obtain customers by cold calling
Obtain customers by networking
Obtain customers by prospecting
Obtain customers by negotiations
Collaborate with teammates
Utilize all resources
Juggle multiple tasks
Work on multiple projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate within team; Work cross-functionally; Collaborate with teammates; Collaborative campaign development
Communication Scope
Presentation Skills; Sales presentations
Full Job Description
WGN Radio is looking to hire a full-time _Multimedia Account Executive_. We offer a competitive salary, attractive benefits, top-tier training, and an exhilarating work environment. The _Multimedia Account Executive_ generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies and businesses, cold-calling new prospects, and convincing potential clients of the merits of digital, audio, and video advertising. Pay Range: $50,000.00-85,000.00 annualized with commissions—commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level with bonus potential. Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more. _**Additional Details:**_ * New Business Development: Drive growth within the local market by proactively seeking new business opportunities. Identify client needs and deliver strategic advertising solutions across multiple platforms. Build relationships with prospective clients and agencies. * End-to-End Sales Process Ownership: Lead the sales cycle from prospecting and proposal development to closing and post-sale follow-up, ensuring sustained client relationships and business growth. * Collaborative Campaign Development: Partner with clients and internal teams to create integrated, customized advertising campaigns that span audio, digital, and other media channels. * Achieve Sales Targets: Consistently exceed revenue goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis by providing excellent account management and leveraging strategic growth initiatives. * Client Relationship Management: Regularly engage with clients to review goals, provide performance insights, and offer media strategy guidance that aligns with their business objectives. * Understand competitors, continued education and awareness of digital media trends. * Ability to obtain customers by cold calling, networking,
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