What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at Connoisseur Media?
Discover Your Talent at Connoisseur Media in Saginaw, Michigan!
Come work with us! We have an immediate opening for an Account Executive selling our effective marketing solutions—including radio, event, and digital products and services—to small and regional businesses and advertising agencies to help clients grow. This position will specifically focus on businesses throughout Isabella, Gratiot, Clare, and Alma counties. This is a home-based position with the expectation of traveling to Saginaw once or twice a week for meetings. Previous advertising or marketing sales experience is a significant plus. The ideal candidate has strong communication, presentation, and time-management skills, is outgoing and gregarious, and can sell to anyone! You will be dedicated to building and maintaining strong client relationships and representing the Company and our digital arm, Connrex Digital, in the marketplace.
To be successful in this role, you must be highly motivated, have previous sales experience, be goal-oriented, and demonstrate the ability to hold consultative conversations that generate and drive sales for our Saginaw cluster, which includes WCEN‑FM (94.5 The Moose), WGER (106.3 The Core), WSGW (AM) (790 AM), WSGW‑FM (100.5 FM), and WTLZ (Kiss 107.1), along with our digital marketing division, Connrex Digital. We offer a fun, collaborative, and casual culture where creativity and results thrive!
Responsibilities for this position may include:
- Excellent cold-calling and networking capabilities to secure appointments.
- Outgoing and persistent in contacting business decision-makers and focused on meeting the needs and goals of their client.
- Experience and background in B2B Sales and Marketing.
- Goal-oriented to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
- Experience in a client-facing customer service role; excels in providing excellent customer service.
- Prepares and delivers effective sales presentations.
Requirements of this position include the following:
- A minimum of two years of sales experience.
- A proven track record of delivering strong and consistent sales growth while consistently exceeding revenue goals.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing culture and environment.
- This position requires a fully insured personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
- Discover Your Passion.
Preference may be given to candidates who have the above experience plus the following:
- Experience in building strategic presentations and dynamically presenting them to clients.
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google programs.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Prior industry experience.
Who We Are:
Connoisseur Media is a broadcast and digital media company serving audiences, advertisers, and local communities. Recognized as one of the top 10 radio broadcasters in the U.S., we operate 216 radio stations in 47 markets and run a growing digital marketing business. From music and news to community events, we create media that matters. Through Connrex Digital, we help brands thrive with smart strategies, engaging stories, and expert PR. At our core, people are our passion and the heart of the Company, and we’re proud to be community-minded, with employees who love getting involved and making a difference.
Our benefits are designed to support employees’ overall well-being and success both at work and beyond. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision), an employee assistance program, supplemental life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, and a generous time-off policy.
Connoisseur Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at 1-877-459-5750 or recruitment@connmedia.com and include your full name, contact information, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.