Multimedia Advertising Consultant - Columbus, OH

Description

MULTIMEDIA   ADVERTISING CONSULTANT 

Salem   Media Group, Inc. is looking for a Media Consultant/Account Executive in   Columbus, Ohio. This is a great opportunity for the right sales professional   to step into a thriving media consultant role and join the team of broadcast,   digital/mobile, and event marketing experts at Salem Media Group, Inc.,   America’s leading Christian and conservative multi-media corporation.
 
  This   position will be with our Christian   Teaching & Talk station, 104.5FM/880am The Word, and our Contemporary   Christian Music station, 95.9FM The FISH *OR* our News Talk station, 98.9FM The Answer (including Cleveland Browns   football). The ideal candidate   will possess excellent communication skills, have an enthusiastic and   outgoing personality, and a drive to succeed. This person will be able to   connect with current clients and bring in new clients to help them achieve   their business objectives through effective radio broadcast, digital/mobile,   and event advertising. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-working   salespeople who want to work in a rewarding environment, make money, and help   local businesses grow.

  Responsibilities Will Include:
 
  • Generate revenue and meet monthly goals through effective outside sales   techniques and new ideas
  • Contact local businesses to develop new revenue through the sale of   commercial advertising time and other station products
  • Create and present advertising strategies and ideas for local businesses   incorporating on air radio, online, digital/mobile, and event marketing

•   Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management
  • Retain current business and develop new business contacts
  • Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions.   and service
  • Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients   and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective   advertising

Requirements

•   Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Able to build and maintain positive customer relationships
  • Competitive, persuasive, energetic, and self-motivated

•   Able to overcome objections
  • Working knowledge of new media, digital interactive initiatives, and social   media
  • Radio, Television, and/or outside media sales experience preferred but not   required
  • Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
  • Professional appearance

•   Reliable and fully insured automobile, a valid driver’s license, and clean   driving record

Benefits:

•   Health, dental and vision insurance

•   Life Insurance

•   401K retirement plan

If   you are interested in selling some of the best media in the industry, we want   to hear from you!
  Please visit the Salem website at www.salemmedia.com Click on Careers /   Search Open Jobs / Columbus and apply online with a resume and cover letter.
 
  Salem Media Group, Inc. is the largest commercial U.S. radio broadcasting   company providing Christian and conservative programming. Salem owns and   operates 118 local radio stations, with 73 stations in the top 25 media   markets.
  Salem Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.