Account Executive - Media Sales (Chicago)

Do you want to work in an exciting, results-driven environment?Does an opportunity to work in commission-based sales interest you?Are you curious about business opportunities created from the rapid growth of online advertising?Do you want to work for a company that invests in you? Who we are… If you have a passion for Urban/R&B radio, WVAZ may be the right opportunity for you!  V-103 is the leading Urban Adult Contemporary radio station in Chicago reaching 651,600 radio listeners weekly.  With our morning show on air personality, Tom Joyner, and afternoon host, Doug Banks, Clear Channel dominates Chicago’s urban market. Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing our programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, via iPods, through Motorola's iRadio cell-phone service, and via mobile-navigation devices from Cobra, Garmin, Kenwood and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation AND don’t forget we’re the largest division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. - a leading global media and entertainment company. Our focus is YOU and the talent you bring to the table…Clear Channel employees are our most important asset and we celebrate their success.  We invest in our sales team by providing industry-leading sales training and unique, customer focused and creative tools that accelerate the productivity of our Account Executives.  Our salespeople also receive a lucrative commission plan and a very competitive benefits package.   Develop your sales expertise in the following areas: Local Direct SalesSell commercial time on WVAZ to local advertisers in each of our markets.  We help our clients achieve their key business objectives through the creation of unique and highly meaningful advertising campaigns designed to reach a specific target audience.   Online SalesOur Online Account Executives are responsible for selling online advertising campaigns to clients who are anxious to leverage the growth opportunities presented by the internet.  Our online product line is the best in the business.  Take a look at http://clearchannelmusic.com. Advertising Agency ManagementHelp our clients implement a pre-planned advertising strategy by working “arm in armâ€� with their chosen agency partners.  Learn effective sales negotiation techniques, new methods of increasing advertising reach and how to effectively maximize transactional business. And that is just the beginning… Responsibilities for Clear Channel Radio Account Executives ·  Prospect and call on new accounts ·  Develop and maintain client relationships through exceptional customer service ·  Conceptualize radio/online marketing strategies to address client challenges·  Write and present business proposals·  Coordinate advertisement copywriting and production·  Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, time rates, and sales contracts Requirements for Clear Channel Radio Account Executives·  Sound understanding of the Urban/R&B sell·  Possess an entrepreneurial spirit·  Ability to work effectively both as an individual and in a team environment·  Exhibit excellent oral and written communications skills·  Manage time and information with ease·  Demonstrate exceptional presentation skills·  Maintain a strong professional presence Experience and Education·  1 to 2 years sales experience·  Media sales experience is beneficial ·  Some technology sales experience is beneficial·  A college degree is preferred  Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company.  More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.