Account Director, National Digital Sales

Account Director

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, is seeking a dynamic Account Director. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic advertising partnerships with digital advertising agencies and advertisers in Chicago. Successful candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and proactively sell to digital advertising teams at agencies and brands, including Streaming Audio and Podcasts.
• Meet quarterly and annual revenue goals against iHeartMedia's digital product portfolio.
• Drive mindshare and marketshare gains across agencies through consistent and strategic coverage plans.
• Develop presentations to brands and agencies designed to sell marketing solutions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to maximize advertising revenue, including product marketing, research, account management, and more.

What You'll Need:

• 7 years+ prior experience in an Advertising Sales Account Executive role with 5+ years of Digital sales experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude.
• Robust network of agency and client relationships.
• Must be knowledgeable with digital and social platforms; knowledge of podcasts a plus.
• Proven track record of reaching sales targets and revenue goals.
• Strong existing network of agency/brand contacts and relationships in the Midwest; Publicis a plus.

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• In-Depth knowledge of the media industry and related sales processes
• Ability to apply expertise in a complex sales environment to service large accounts and/or complicated business segments
• Confidence to prospect and quickly build rapport with customers, adapting messaging and style based on customer needs
• Ease working with senior level executives and using influencing skills to negotiations and drive sales
• Desire to stay abreast of emerging market trends and customer needs to expand relationships and trust
• Confidence to solve complex problems using analysis, judgement and multiple sources of information
• Accountability for your own work and a desire to provide guidance to new team members
• Business development experience with new and existing customers

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$116,000 - $145,000

Location:

Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601

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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

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!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month - we specialize in radio, digital, social, podcasts, influencers, data, and events across the nation and provide premier opportunities for advertisers.