Account Executive-Hartford - Audacy, Inc.

We're looking for those passionate about helping businesses grow through targeted media advertising solutions.  If you are a self motivating, lead generating, multi-tasker high energetic person, then a career with Audacy will be a great fit for you. At Audacy Hartford, we want the “best of the best” to represent our brands which include four over the air radio stations, WTIC-FM 96.5, WTIC-AM 1080, WRCH 100.5, WZMX 93.7.  You'll have extensive marketing assets to offer your clients.  We offer a base salary plus the opportunity to earn commission.

Why should you join our sales team at Audacy Hartford and what can we offer you?

You would be able to create multi-platform advertising opportunities including broadcast radio, digital audio, sports and event marketing, and cutting edge digital solutions including; paid search, SEO, social media advertising, CTV OTT, podcasting, targeted Display, YouTube and Amazon DSP and e-commerce marketing.

1. Audacy believes in being a digital pioneer and has been named one of the top 500 technology innovators by InformationWeek
2. We provide our sales people the resources and support they need to be successful while developing a lucrative career
3. You have the opportunity to bring innovative marketing ideas to life that make a difference for your clients and their businesses
4. You would be surrounded by other creative, collaborative, high energy people

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include:  health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

What You'll Do:

• Build strong relationships with advertisers to ensure their success and repeat business
• Cultivate new business through networking, prospecting, and by using all of our advertising and marketing tools
• Create custom marketing campaigns and strategically sell to local and regional decision makers
• Close business and execute the client campaign as agreed upon
• Provide exceptional customer service for your clients
• Achieve sales objectives and goals
• Continually build your knowledge of industry trends, opportunities, and innovations
• Additional duties as assigned

Required & Preferred:

• Experience in building strong relationships with clients/customers that resulted in consistent repeat business
• Ability to continually learn new products as our industry is evolving, and proactively create new opportunities for you to communicate our value proposition to clients.
• Solid track record of continual prospecting and development of new business
• History of creating custom solutions for unique customer problems and challenges. Preferred - History of creating custom marketing campaigns and strategically selling to local and regional decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to continually close business and aid in the execution of all aspects of the sales process
• You are self-motivated, goal driven, confident, creative and accountable 
• High school graduate required; college degree preferred
•  Basic knowledge of Google Workspace and Salesforce is a plus
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required

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Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.