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Clear Channel Outdoor Job Summary:
The Director, Sales will be an expert in selling traditional media and integrated sponsorships directly to advertising agencies as well direct new or existing clients. This is a virtual position requesting residence in Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC or hybrid position in Chicago, IL; Allentown/Philadelphia, PA. Your work will encompass selling the Clear Channel Airports and Outdoor industry-leading portfolio of assets and capabilities. You will have the unique position of representing the largest suite of Airport assets in North America. This is a rare opportunity to join our Sales team as a marketer of not only short term campaigns, but also exclusive, multi-year partnerships in top B2B and B2C categories. Job Responsibilities:
Exceed revenue goals, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Makes cold calls and connects with "C" Level clients through phone, email and networking strategies.
Generate sufficient outreach to obtain meetings with existing and new clients every week
Conduct Customer Needs Assessments (CNAs) resulting in insights and opportunities that lead to proposal submission
Prepares compelling and competitive proposals and presentations.
Presents ideas and advertising solutions that meet client needs.
Determines project pricing based on established guidelines.
Establishes, maintains and grows relationships with existing and new clients and their agencies.
Ensure customer satisfaction by facilitating all aspects of the customer's account in cooperation with Creative, Operations, Marketing and Finance staff
Manage a pipeline in order to understand business in a data-driven way and effectively self-manage.
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Job Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education,
training, experience, or military experience.
Work Experience
5+ years of progressive media/sponsorship sales experience and success using consultative, customer needs analysis methods
Demonstrated track record of business-to-business (B2B) sales success
Media sales experience preferred
Skills
Strategic, disciplined Sales & Marketing Business Professional who focuses their time on prioritized tasks.
Possess extensive knowledge of sales principles and practices.
Has deep knowledge of media and advertising industry, business cycles, key revenue and expense drivers
Possess deep and broad business acumen with strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
Has excellent verbal and written communications skills including delivering effective presentations and leading meetings
Competencies
Strategic Thinker: Be a problem solver and creative thinker able to develop solutions based on customer needs
Customer Focus : Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Action Oriented : Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others
Digital/Business Savvy : Working knowledge of the digital media landscape and interested in how technology is transforming business
Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport
Time Management : Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities
Focus on the Bottom Line : Attacks everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line; not afraid to initiate action before all facts are known
Physical Demands
The demands described below 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.
Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Other Requirements
Able to travel outside of the office at least 25% of the time
Ideally located in Boston, MA; Allentown/Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC
Access to a reliable vehicle
Has a valid driver's License
The Targeted Salary Range for this Illinois position is $40,000 to $50,000 annually.
Hourly roles are overtime eligible; Operations roles are Productivity Pay eligible.
Bonus Eligible
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:
Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
Medicare Assistance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access to the Calm app
401(k) Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
Discounted Gym Memberships
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
Ultimate compensation will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, scope and responsibility of the position, as well as pursuant to salary market benchmarks. This salary range is a good-faith estimate of the salary for this position.
EEOC statement
As an equal opportunity workplace, we believe that being your authentic self enables us to deliver innovative advertising solutions while enhancing our communities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate you as you are, and value your growth and passion.
Location
Chicago, IL: 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 440, 60654 Position Type
Regular 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.
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