Experienced Account Executive
Job description:
Description: CBS Radio Boston is looking for experienced sales professionals with at least two years of media sales experience to develop and sell advertising and marketing campaigns to new and existing clients. Responsibilities include soliciting new business through prospecting and cold calling, managing and growing existing assigned accounts/budgets, identifying clients advertising needs and developing and presenting customized solutions to meet those needs. These individuals are also held accountable for achieving sales budgets and collecting on the accounts. Responsibilities include: Contact prospective customers to sell radio time for broadcasting station/network. Maintain account lists and soliciting new business. Develop proposals utilizing MS office products, Tapscan, Max$mizer, etc. Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, and advertising proposals. Develop and maintain relationships with clients by providing top quality service. Investigate and resolve customer problems. Communicate with other departments to assure quality service in placing orders and arranging promotional events. Responsible for exceeding sales budget and collection of sold accounts. Attend sales meetings, training sessions, and client remotes.
Qualifications: The successful candidates must possess exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills. They must be self-motivated, goal driven and creative, with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All employees are expected to bring a positive attitude to the work place and be cheerful, cooperative and productive. In addition, the right candidate must have
College graduate.
At least 1-2 prior years of experience in sales/marketing required
Must also have basic knowledge of MS office products, i.e., MS Word and Windows environment.
Must have a valid drivers license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience CBS Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the different needs of the employees in a variety of circumstances. Employees have the opportunity to choose from several options for healthcare and other insurance coverage. These coverage options include: * Medical * Dental * Life Insurance * Short Term and Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts * Cancer Care Insurance * Long Term Care Insurance * Qualified Transportation Program * 401k Program Most benefits become effective on your date of hire and can be changed each year as your health and benefit needs change. We also offer a variety of resources and services to our employees, including: * Health Advocate Services * Employee Assistance Program * Emergency Back-Up Child and Elder Care
Job Location: Boston, MA
Job Number: 2522BR
Company URL: http://www.cbsradio.com/index.html
Company Profile: Welcome to CBS RADIOs Career Center. CBS RADIO is one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States, with stations covering news, alternative rock, country, FM talk, classic rock, oldies, JACK, adult contemporary and urban formats, among others. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 144 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. The overall mix of each radio station's programming is designed to fit the station's specific format and serve its local community.
CBS RADIO continues to make aggressive moves to converge new and traditional media through creative programming and advanced delivery methods, including online streaming, HD Radio, mobile messaging and podcasting. Audio streams of more than 140 CBS RADIO stations and custom channels are currently available online, and two thirds of the Company's stations are broadcasting in HD digital radio.
Additionally, CBS RADIO is home to 29 of the country's leading sports franchises amongst MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the WNBA and the NHL, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Chicago Bears and the Detroit Red Wings.
With opportunities in nearly every field of broadcasting, including programming, news, sales, production, engineering, finance and administration, CBS RADIO can provide you with the benefits of a challenging position and rewarding career.
A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 147 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. The overall mix of each radio station's programming is designed to fit the station's specific format and serve its local community. CBS RADIO also launched the world's first podcast programmed radio station, KYOURADIO, and offers more than 100 regularly scheduled podcasts through its news and news/talk stations. CBS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes job applications from all qualified individuals.
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