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03/26/2021

Account Executive- Radio

KDSN Radio

 

Company KDSN Radio
Position Account Executive- Radio
Jobdescription Senior Account Manager/ Radio Sales

We are seeking an Account Manager to join our sales and marketing team! If you are motivated by the opportunity to be quickly rewarded for outstanding personal performance, this may be a great job for you.

You will be responsible for managing an active list of on-air clients and prospecting (including cold calling) to gain new accounts. You will be required to develop partnerships with existing and new clients to create innovative marketing, sales, and media plans to help them meet their sales and business objectives. You will provide superior customer service making sure their advertising programs are fresh, unique, and effective. You will help them write compelling scripts to highlight their products, services, and benefits.

If you are interested in the broadcast side of radio, you may also enjoy the opportunity to develop or hone your on-air broadcast skills, technical abilities, and knowledge of how local radio serves its communities.

KDSN (Hive105 & AM1540) is an icon in the local community. We are the only station in Crawford County and our team is fully integrated into the community. Our account reps are engaged in multiple school initiatives, not-for-profit events, and are expected to serve as station and ambassadors throughout our listening area.

We broadcast 24/7 to a seven-county listening area covering local news, sports, events, music, and more.

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in related field or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.

• Two years of outside sales or marketing experience

• An equivalent combo of education and experience will be considered

Job Requirements:

* Above average verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to develop effective advertising copy and marketing presentations. During the interview process you will be asked to demonstrate competency in these skills.

* Understanding of basic marketing and business principles.

* Strong negotiation skills.

* Experienced in Microsoft Office software

* Ability to build rapport with clients and represent KDSN Radio at community events

* Well-versed in digital/social media

* Deadline and detail-oriented

* Organized and skilled in time management- a self-starter who relishes the opportunity to quickly grow income by increasing sales and commissions.

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.

Other Helpful Skills or Experience:

* Experience in sales, customer service, or other related fields is very helpful.

* Bi-Lingual

* Prior broadcast, media, marketing, or copy-writing experience

Daily Job Responsibilities:

Present and sell company products and services to new and existing clients

Partner with clients to develop effective copy, scripts and annual marketing plans. Specific duties include:

* Prospect and contact potential customers

* Reach agreed upon sales targets

* Resolve client and/or customer inquiries and complaints

* Set follow-up appointments to keep clients aware of program and sponsorship opportunities, and refresh copy and ads

* Create sales material to present to Clients

* Manage simple digital ad integration tasks for your clients on social media and website.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

KDSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KDSN does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Apply Please send cover letter and resume to Sue Miller Payton; General Manager;

smp.kdsnradio@gmail.com

Expdate 04/30/2021

 

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