Overview
Audacy is looking for an exceptional and motivated seller to join our high performance ad sales team in NY. The VP, Performance Ad Sales will be responsible for driving revenue across our podcast portfolio and vast digital audio platforms. As leaders in the digital space, we are looking for a digital trailblazer that challenges the process and thinks outside the box to provide the best solutions for our customers.
This candidate will need to have significant experience in performance ad sales, strong understanding of digital ad sales as well as an established network of agency and client relationships in the DTC community. The ideal candidate will be looking for an opportunity to drive our market share and deliver significant financial value as our podcast business accelerates its growth.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Grow podcast advertising revenue in DTC market, from both new and existing clients to meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals
Lead and cultivate client direct, agency and agency relationships to expand footprint and revenue
Set cadence of regular sales meetings to present the Audacy/C13 value proposition to agencies and clients, while gaining an understanding of client goals and KPIs
Respond proactively to all client requests and RFPs in a timely manner that moves the business forward
Take a consultative and strategic approach to selling Audacy/C13's portfolio of premium podcast network, digital platforms and high impact sponsorship opportunities
Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
4+ years of advertising sales experience within Performance Ad Sales
Established network of client direct, agency and agency trading desk relationships
Proven track-record in prospecting new clients, generating sales leads and closing
Strong understanding of data-driven sales solutions, addressable targeting, advanced campaign measurement and attribution
Team player with the ability to multi-task effectively
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Proficient user of CRM tools such as Salesforce.com
Vaccination Requirements
To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.
Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.
About Us
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country's best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America's #1 creator of original, premium audio. Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com , Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Job Locations USA-NY-New York
ID 2022-4100
Category Sales
Type Regular
