iHeartMedia

Senior Automotive Account Executive

iHeartMedia$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in sales, preferably in automotive or media industries.
  • Proven success in client relationship management and negotiation.
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
  • Basic knowledge of digital marketing and media sales is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license and high school diploma required; college degree preferred.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new business opportunities through client meetings and cold-calling.
  • Utilize iHeartMedia's products for creating marketing campaigns and presenting to clients.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to drive revenue and deliver effective solutions.
  • Conduct comprehensive research to understand client needs and market trends.
  • Build and manage a portfolio of automotive accounts, exceeding client expectations.
  • Deliver compelling sales presentations using data-driven storytelling.
  • Achieve and exceed sales targets and objectives.

Benefits

  • Uncapped commission opportunities.
  • Comprehensive 7-week onboarding program.
  • Access to competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
  • 401(k) matching to support future financial goals.
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 a Senior 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 a Sr. 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, consistent daily cold-calling, 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:
  • 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.
  • Comfortable with cold-calling and initiating outreach to prospective clients as part of lead generation efforts.
  • 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:
  • Experience managing complex, multi-platform campaigns, analytics experience, iHeart and/or audio advertising background, and are well-connected in the market.
  • Ability to interact with Automobile dealers, their agencies, and Tier Two dealer group representatives
  • Ability to speak the language of automobile dealers
  • Comfort in being in front of Dealer owners on a weekly basis
  • A love and passion for auto
  • Build a book of business that consistently produces budget-beating results through prospecting, presenting, and closing integrated marketing solutions plans
  • Ability to ask and close business for significant budgets
  • Exhibit experience with prospecting and developing client business relationship.


Envision your first 30 days
  • Week 1: Complete our onboarding journey for a deep understanding of our company, job-specific trainings and spend time with your team.
  • Week 2: Spend more time with your manager to ensure you are aligned on work and communication styles, priorities, and any other expectations.
  • Week 3: Start "owning" your role and leaning into the real day-to-day, of course with your manager's support and advocacy!
  • Week 4: Prioritize a 30-day check-in to see what else you might need to be most successful in your new role.


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, 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


Location:
Pembroke Pines, FL: 1200 SW 145th Ave, Suite 350, 33027

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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