What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Executive position at Connoisseur Media?
Connoisseur Media - Luverne, MN, is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Outside Sales Executive to join our rapidly growing multi-platform sales division. The ideal candidate will have established client relationships. Applicants must have a proven track record of success selling multiple forms of media and possess business development skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of how to incorporate well-rounded marketing plans to get a client in front of the right audience, including radio, digital, omnichannel/multi-channel campaigns, core products and services such as OTT/CTV, targeted display, streaming audio, SEO/SEM, mobile, social, and websites, among others.
Does selling multiple-channel marketing campaigns excite you? Do you enjoy working with a client on achieving their marketing goals and using data to prove out KPIs? Do you have client relationships that can be converted to Connoisseur Media’s solutions?
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Generating new business and growing existing clients.
- Customizing marketing solutions, integrating multiple channels of marketing that meet the client’s key marketing objectives, such as branding and awareness, building engagement, and conversion-driven campaigns.
- Coordinate and collaborate with our Radio and Digital Services teams to achieve client objectives.
- Analyze and coordinate with our execution team to ensure KPIs are being met.
- Analyze and understand higher-level reporting metrics such as web traffic, CPA, engagement rates, and ROI/ROAS, to be reviewed with the client.
- Embracing and championing company initiatives and utilizing the tools provided to succeed.
- Participating in weekly sales meetings and training sessions.
- Inputting client orders and working with both production teams and the client success team to collect all needed information/creative to successfully launch a campaign.
- Ensuring attainment of monthly, quarterly, and annual budget goals.
Requirements of this position include the following:
- A demonstrated knowledge of marketing strategies for scheduling radio campaigns, digital media products, and strategies, and how to sell them.
- A minimum of 3 years of sales experience.
- A proven track record of delivering strong and consistent sales growth while consistently exceeding revenue goals.
- Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing culture and environment. Stress tolerance, especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures.
- The role requires an enthusiastic and hardworking person who exudes passion for Connoisseur Media’s unique platform and value proposition
- This position requires a fully insured personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
Preference may be given to candidates who have the above experience plus the following:
- Prior broadcast industry experience.
- General knowledge of sales concepts and sales software.
Benefits:
Connoisseur invests in people who invest in themselves and offers employees a competitive package of health and welfare benefits.
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- 17-days starting PTO accrual, 10 Company Holidays, a day off in the birth month.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Matching.
Who We Are:
We are Connoisseur Media, 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 Ferocious Digital, Ferocious Content, and Dinormous, 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.
Connoisseur Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. 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.