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iHeartMedia

Senior Automotive Account Executive

iHeartMedia

Chicago, IL · full time · Senior

$60,000 – $75,000

Listed on iHeartMedia’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

iHeartMedia is hiring a senior sales executive to build automotive advertising business across their radio, digital, and podcast platforms. This role suits experienced media or automotive sales professionals who can develop dealer relationships, close large deals, and manage complex multi-platform campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Self-motivated with goal-driven mindset
  • Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills
  • Persuasive communicator
  • Ability to cold-call and prospect
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance
  • High school diploma
  • Salesforce proficiency
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Experience initiating outreach to prospective clients
  • Ability to interact with automobile dealers and agencies
  • Ability to speak the language of automobile dealers
  • Weekly comfort meeting with dealer owners
  • Passion for the automotive industry
  • Build and manage a book of business
  • Ability to close significant budget deals
  • Experience prospecting and developing client relationships

Nice to have

  • College degree
  • Digital or media sales experience
  • Experience managing complex multi-platform campaigns
  • Analytics experience
  • iHeart and/or audio advertising background
  • Well-connected in the market

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