Are you truly happy in your current job?  Are you in a ‘job’ or a career?  What are you passionate about?

We are searching for someone special who wants to be part of something special.  We don’t want someone that just comes to work and goes through the motions.  We need a RAIN MAKER.  If you know what that is you might be the right candidate. 

Our top producers make 6 figures.  This could be you!  Use whatever means you think necessary to contact Jeremy.Bolker@cumulus.com to see if you can make it RAIN…

Who We Are:

Cumulus Grand Rapids/Muskegon currently features 5 stations in the Grand Rapids metro area and surrounding counties and 5 stations serving the Muskegon area. We reach thousands of listeners on a daily basis. At Cumulus Grand Rapids/Muskegon we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success.

Cumulus owns and operates 460 radio stations in 94 U.S. markets, as well as Westwood One Networks, serving over 10,000 stations worldwide. Over 225 million people per week engage with a Cumulus or Westwood One asset making it an exciting and unique career opportunity! We are constantly creating new windows for success and strive to provide world class tools to help you succeed and reach your full potential as an employee. More recently, Cumulus is the proud creator of NASH- an exciting new lifestyle and entertainment brand targeting over 90 million country music fans nationwide.

The Account Executive identifies and develops new business opportunities; grows existing client relationships; offers solutions that help clients achieve their business goals; closes business and meets or exceeds set sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to identify client business needs by gaining a deep understanding of their goals, objectives and processes as well as their external environment including key market and consumer trends to proactively develop customized advertising solutions to meet client objectives
• Deliver effective multi-platform, integrated sales presentations (broadcast, digital, events); negotiation and closing
• Beyond our broadcast products, have strong familiarity and become full-versed in selling both Cumulus’ station digital assets (e.g. streaming, stations website and social advertising) and digital audience extension products to deliver a complete marketing solution to advertisers
• Excel at prospecting and aggressively seeking new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing, referrals or other means to build and maintain a full pipeline of sales prospects
• Follow all station and corporate procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis
• Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies to best position Cumulus in the marketplace
• Think creatively and generate original ideas

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and CRM tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience developing new business relationships in an outside sales role
• Excellent presenter to clients of sales opportunities and post-sale successes
• Strong understanding of lead generation and ability to connect with viable prospects
• Comprehension of sales metrics in order to fill a sales funnel and robust pipeline of residual business
• Positive attitude with the willingness to get beyond comfort zone to grow professionally
• High energy and passion for the job
• Flexible and creative
• Digitally savvy
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field is preferred/required

What we offer:

• Commission-based organization with uncapped earning potential
• 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 to plan for the long-term
• Paid Vacation & Holidays