Account Executive

Cumulus Broadcasting Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

KTCK/KLIF-FM, WBAP/KLIF-AM

Job Description

Cumulus is on the lookout for exceptional candidates to help drive the future of local media sales.  We provide our teams with a great product to sell, superior training tools, and a sales management system that supports business development and rewards performance.  Unlike other media sales organizations, we don't wait for the phone to ring.  We target thousands of local companies with a highly tuned business-category focus and we introduce these companies to the power of radio.

Responsibilities include: prospecting/cold calling, setting appointments with prospects, creative client presentations, and achieving a sales quota. Because Cumulus has a systems approach to sales, you must have a deep appreciation for process, performance measurement, employee development, and a results-oriented sales approach.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet/Intranet)
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year outside sales experience; 2 or more years preferred with ability to penetrate new business categories
• Strong understanding of lead generation, CRM/SFA and account management
• Cultivation of long standing client relationships
• Media sales background preferred, not required

Company Description

Cumulus is the second largest radio company in America and the premier local marketing company in 110 cities across the US. Our radio and digital brands target numerous large and demographically-distinct audiences in each of these markets.

Our local markets are staffed by Certified Branding Professionals, elite teams of marketers whose sole job is to help businesses become, and remain, the leaders in their respective fields. They have the know-how and the tools to help you turn marketing dollars into the most powerful growth driver that you've ever experienced.

Contact Information

Reply by emailing resume and salary requirement to:  David Smith, GSM (820 WBAP-AM/570 KLIF-AM) or Tony King, LSM (KTCK 1310 The Ticket/i93 KLIF-FM):  David.smith@cumulus.com, or Tony.king@cumulus.com

Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers a competitive compensation structure that includes full benefits.

3090 Olive Street, West Victory Plaza, Suite #400, Dallas, Texas 75219
Telephone: 214-526-2400   Fax:  214-520-4343