Account Executive

HomeSlice Media Group currently has a full time opening for an Account Executive position.

Sales Account Executive
HomeSlice Media Group
Rapid City, SD

Identifies and develops new business opportunities; keeps and grows existing client relationships; offers solutions that help clients achieve their business goals; closes business; meets set sales target, effectively uses sales software. Brings creative ideas to a marketing strategy and can competently speak about a wide range of advertising mediums.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and solicits new business; builds and maintains a full pipeline of sales prospects inside of sales software.
• Services and grows relations in existing base of clients.
• Identifies client/agency needs and develops persuasive proposals to meet needs and opportunities.
• Delivers effective sales presentations.
• Steers clients based on geography, demo, platform and station information
• maintain client communication and ensure client satisfaction.
• Monitors competition to continually find new account leads.
• Negotiates rates based on budgets.
• Works collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue.
• Ensures prompt payments.
• Follows all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis
• Creates effective marketing campaigns in cooperation with iHeartMedia resources
• Generates revenue and meets/exceeds established sales targets.
• Candidate must drive their own vehicle with a valid driver’s license and state-mandated auto insurance.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms
• Adept at prospecting and using effective consultative selling principles and practices
• Strong client service relationship-building skills
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Negotiation and closing proficiency
• Persuasive communication skills:  verbal, written and presentation
• Independent; self-motivated; competitive; assertive
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Understanding of market dynamics including demographics
• Stress tolerance especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures
• Flexibility and creativity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High School diploma required

To Apply go online to www.thehomeslicegroup.com or apply in person at 333 West Boulevard, Suite 200, Rapid City, SD  57701.

HomeSlice Media Group 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.