Account Executive

Company Overview

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

Junior Sales Associate

Cumulus Media | Houston has an immediate opening for a part-time Sales Associate for our Houston station cluster.  The position is designed to give one a sense of what tasks, expectations, and benefits there are to being part of the sales team in Houston.  The ideal candidate will be dependable, hardworking and can balance multiple deadline-oriented projects while maintaining a great attitude and sense of humor in a fast-paced work environment. If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a great opportunity to learn the sales side of the radio broadcasting industry, read on.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

General Responsibilities:

• Primary role is to learn the business of selling both digital and radio media to see if this is a career fit through both computer and hands-on training.
• Assigned a set group of Account Executives that will help you learn and do tasks involved in the sales process. Can include but not be limited to: gathering research, assisting in creating proposals, meeting with prospects and clients, and helping to place the orders in the system
• Assists and backs up Account Executives with orders and traffic as needed
• Prepares and assembles reports and presentations
• Provide support to clients by providing documents, forms and other paperwork to ensure seamless execution of client media buys
• Works on highly time sensitive projects, adhering to deadlines
• Manages multiple project requests simultaneously with quick turnaround time
• Additional duties as designated by the Director of Sales, RVP/Market Manager related to sales or administrative functions, or designated by the Company

Qualifications:

• College Degree 
• Self-starter that is detail oriented, organized, and must be excellent at written and oral communication and possess strong multitasking skills
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and possess a team player attitude
• Aptitude to make decisions and work independently without immediate direction or supervision
• Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels
• Competitive Pay - Hourly up to 29 hours per week
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.
What We Offer

• $18-20 an hour with future Commission-based organization with uncapped earning potential and guaranteed income in year one of employment
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
  Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).