iHeartMedia

Automotive Account Executive

iHeartMedia$50K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated with a go-getter attitude and strong relationship-building skills.
  • Goal-oriented with expertise in negotiation and proactive problem solving.
  • Able to plan and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • High School Diploma required, College Degree preferred; valid driver's license and auto insurance are mandatory.
  • Skilled in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and social networking platforms.
  • Experience with digital/media sales is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to manage complex campaigns and analyze data for sales strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and understand iHeart's Broadcast and Digital Marketing Products.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities through client meetings and research.
  • Cultivate existing client relationships using the full suite of products.
  • Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and create effective marketing campaigns.
  • Deliver compelling sales presentations informed by data to exceed client expectations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for uncapped commission and business growth on local, regional, and national levels.
  • Comprehensive onboarding program lasting 7 weeks to familiarize with products and tools.
  • Potential recognition in prestigious annual company clubs for top performers.
  • Access to competitive benefits including paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Employee programs for mental health support, financial education, and career development resources.
  • Additional perks like pet insurance, legal assistance, and discounts on events and merchandise.
Full Job Description
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If you're excited about this role but don't 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:
Looking for a new challenge? Join us as an Automotive Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and will successfully take advantage of all iHeart's platforms to exceed their clients' expectations.

What You'll Do:

As an Automotive Account Executive at iHeart, you'll 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, 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 You'll Need:
  • What You'll 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.
    • A valid driver's 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 You'll 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
    What you'll get
    • You'll 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 CEO's Club and iHeartMedia President's Club programs
    • Access to competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our teams to celebrate the holiday of their choosing, 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 (they're 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.


What You'll 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%-15.0%.

Location:
San Diego, CA: 9660 Granite Ridge Drive, 92123

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Type:
Salaried

Benefits:

iHeartMedia's 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.

About iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia, Inc., formerly CC Media Holdings, Inc., is an American mass media corporation headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It is the holding company of iHeartCommunications, Inc., a company founded by Lowry Mays and B. J. "Red" McCombs in 1972, and later taken private by Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners through a leveraged buyout in 2008. As a result of this buyout, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., began to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of CC Media Holdings, Inc. On September 16, 2014, CC Media Holdings, Inc. was rebranded iHeartMedia, Inc., and Clear Channel Communications, Inc., became iHeartCommunications, Inc.
Learn more about iHeartMedia
Size
4,600 employees
Market Cap
$912.4 million
Industry
Net Income
-$1.9 billion
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
-10.7%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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