Outside Account Executive

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The audio revolution is here and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia the number one audio company in America reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience thats twice the size of any other audio company almost three times the size of the largest TV network and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report!

In fact iHeart has: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;

• Were the largest podcast publisher with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting the fastest-growing new media today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;

• iHeart is the home of many of the countrys most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;

• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America including the iHeartRadio Music Festival the iHeartRadio Music Awards the iHeartCountry Festival iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;

• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;

• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and

• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio from on demand to broadcast radio digital streaming radio and podcasting which bring data targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result were able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America were committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration curiosity welcoming dissent accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If youre excited about this role but dont 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 and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

What Youll Do:

As an Account Executive at iHeart youll 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 dailycold-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.

What Youll Need:

• 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 withcold-callingand initiating outreach to prospective clients as part of lead generation efforts.

• A valid drivers 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.

What youll get

• Youll 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 CEOs Club and iHeartMedia Presidents Club programs

• Access to competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time paid company holidays 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 (theyre 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.

Envision your first 30 days

• Week 1: Complete our onboarding journey for a deep understanding of our company job-specific trainings and spend time with your team.

• Week 2: Spend more time with your manager to ensure you are aligned on work and communication styles priorities and any other expectations.

• Week 3: Start owning your role and leaning into the real day-to-day of course with your managers support and advocacy!

• Week 4: Prioritize a 30-day check-in to see what else you might need to be most successful in your new role.

Interested in learning more about iHeart and our platforms Visit us at to learn more about our company to access all your favorite music radio and podcasts and download the free iHeartRadio app!

What Youll Bring:

• 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

Compensation:

This position will be paid on a 100% commission basis. Commission rates range from 5.0%-10.0%.

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Benefits:

iHeartMedias 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.

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

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