Now Hiring - Louisiana Radio Network - Advertising Account Executive in Baton Rouge, LA

Full description of the position

Kingfish Communications, LLC dba Louisiana Radio Network and Tiger Rag Magazine is seeking an experienced advertising sales representative to join our established sales team.

For more than 48 years, Louisiana businesses, associations, political candidates, and government agencies have relied on the Louisiana Radio Network to reach potential clients all across the state. We offer our clients multi-media marketing campaigns comprised of radio, print, digital, and outdoor digital billboards.

If you’re the kind of person who loves presenting clients with marketing opportunities and solutions, and helping these clients grow and establish their brand, you may be the right person to join our team.

Candidates must be goal-focused, aggressive and possess a strong sense of ownership. Qualified candidates have the potential to earn a six figure salary.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Managing and building a full pipeline of existing and prospective clients across various industries.
• Proactively identifying new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing, referrals and prospecting Selling and exceeding established revenue goals.
• Building relationships and developing long-term partnerships with clients
• Creating multi-media campaigns for clients via our print, radio, digital, and outdoor billboard solutions
• Deliver compelling sales presentations with confidence.
• Generating new advertising clients.
• Nurture and maintain existing relationships with the existing client base.
• Independent; self-motivated; competitive; assertive personality.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills.
• Persuasive communication skills.
• Self-motivated and competitive.
• Time management.
• Strong negotiation skills and closing proficiency.

Work Experience: 2 years in media/advertising sales is preferred. Minimum of 2+ years outside sales experience required.

Education: High school diploma, college degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for presenting, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Outside Sales: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location