Sports Marketing / Account Executive

The primary function of the Account Executive is to maximize revenue for the station. The AE will function as an information and marketing resource for clients. They must possess the skills to assess client needs, develop marketing strategies, build creative solutions, write proposals, monitor results and manage the advertising process along with handling collections. The AE should be self motivated and maintain integrity and honesty as well as able to reach goals set by management.  The ideal candidate has a proven track record in advertising sales.  We are looking for a self starter with a consultative sales approach who is pro-active in driving revenue and increasing a client base.

Responsibilities include:

1. Job emphasis is on recruiting new business through cold calls and existing account lists.
2. Proactively prospecting and qualifying potential new advertising accounts.
3. Sell advertising and sponsorship opportunities on Redskins Radio, ESPN.
4. Present persuasive sales presentations to all levels of an organization.

Requirements:

1. Strong sales skills.
2. Superior phone skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Strong understanding of marketing dynamics including demographic and psychographic targeting and branding positions.
4. Results oriented, accountable, strong work ethic, strong team player.
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
6. Outstanding computer skills including solid knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
7. 4 year college degree, preferably Marketing and Advertising.

Please send resumes to:
Buck Albritton, ESPN Radio 950 Station Manager 
E-mail inquiries only please.

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