Digital Sales Assistant

CUMULUS | Lafayette, LA currently features 4 stations and a digital agency in the Lafayette area.  The stations are; KSMB 94.5, KRRQ 95.5, KNEK Magic 104.7 and KXKC 99.1 that reach thousands of listeners on a daily basis.  At Cumulus Lafayette we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio and Digital to success. 

Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 394 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

CUMULUS MEDIA – Lafayette, La.  is seeking an exceptional Digital Advertising Sales Assistant! We offer a unique career opportunity: One where you are given a challenging mission, world-class tools to help you succeed, and the chance to realize your full potential as a Digital Sales Assistant.  We hire passionate, driven, resourceful, organized, customer-focused problem solvers who have great communication skills and the ability to cultivate customer relationships. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume for consideration.

Our ideal candidate should be a high-energy, self-driven professional who can spin a lot of plates and thrive in a fast-paced working environment. In this role, you will assist in the development and implementation of effective digital advertising strategies for our clients.  You will have the opportunity to use your passion for digital and audio marketing to develop personalized, innovative, full-scope advertising solutions to meet the marketing needs of new and existing clients through the integration of our C-Suite and Boost digital products and services to coincide with our robust radio asset offerings. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately create, enter, revise, and maintain Digital and Radio RFPs and contract orders across multiple platforms, including generating contracts, content, and file maintenance.
• Track pacing and performance of all digital campaigns to ensure accurate delivery and campaigns are launched on time.  
• Pull reporting as needed and re-cap Digital campaigns for monthly meetings and renewals.  
• Assist sales reps to create successful digital and audio advertising campaign proposals for clients.  
• Provide exceptional customer service, sales leads, and proactive client retention efforts.
• Assist team by continually identifying qualified digital business leads
• Conduct Pre-Sale Client Research (Run LSAs, LinkedIn, Websites, Google, etc.)
• Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging digital sales platforms and technologies
• Additional duties as designated by the Sales Manager or Market Manager related to sales or administrative functions

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years proven success and experience in the digital advertising space, especially managing client's digital marketing campaigns (account management) is required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, digital marketing and advertising or related field is preferred
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• 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 digital advertising solutions to meet client objectives
• Highly organized and ability to prioritize and complete all tasks/projects on time
• Ultimate anticipator, proactively anticipates internal and external customer needs and takes initiative to complete all steps to complete them on time
• High level of competency, confidence, knowledge and understanding of all digital tactics
• High level of competency using internal and external resources/tools to create and input digital sales orders, digital video & audio ads, digital display ads, reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, CRM, and business networking platforms
• Must be highly proficient with CRM, MS 365, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, graphic design, and video editing programs
• Creative Spark - Produce effective multi-platform, integrated sales presentations using PowerPoint
• Highly creative graphic design and video production skills and experience required
• Must be highly proficient using online meeting tools and conducting online meetings; MS Teams and Zoom
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Excellent collaborative presentation skills to clients for sales opportunities and campaign results reporting
• Assist team by continually identifying qualified digital business leads
• Comprehension of sales metrics to help our sales team fill our digital advertising prospect funnel
• Positive attitude with the willingness to get beyond your comfort zone to grow professionally
• High energy and passion for the job
• Flexible and creative
• Recognized top Digital Sales Assistant or Digital Account Assistant with a proven track record
• Consistently recognized as a Top Performer
• Digitally savvy with a clear understanding of digital advertising and how to sell it and create it
• Ability to perform independently in a fast-paced, hyper-competitive sales environment
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills; outgoing, sociable, and charismatic – you pride yourself on being able to strike up a conversation with anyone
• Requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Competitive Pay
• 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
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).