Business Development Consultant - Jacksonville Radio

Location: FL-JacksonvilleJob Title: Business Development Consultant - Jacksonville RadioPosition OverviewAt Cox Media Group (CMG), our Business Development Consultants are provided with a roadmap to a successful career in sales.Are you interested in expanding your sales career and want to grow faster while working for an industry-leading media company with dominant brands? CMG is looking to hire motivated sales professionals to join one of the most enjoyable media environments around. Business Development Consultants will be given the unique opportunity to participate in a comprehensive developmental program to expand their sales skills while performing the primary duties and responsibilities provided below.Our Business Development Consultants collaborate with our Sales Support Teams to leverage data that identifies consumer insights, sales strategy, and execution plans for cross platform (audio and digital) campaigns. With an internal advertising fulfillment team our Business Development Consultants have a firsthand look at their campaigns and can optimize in real time.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLearn about and sell fully integrated advertising solutions utilizing our full suite of audio and digital productsProactively and independently identify and connect with qualified prospects to maintain a full pipelineIdentify, understand and communicate trends within client markets and industries to lead with insights and engage prospects in business conversationsUncover desired business results for each prospect / client by regularly meeting in person with prospect/clientBuild strategic agency and client-side relationships in order to present the best solutions based on desired business resultsDiscuss expectations, measurement with prospects and clients to ensure the proposed solution will deliver ROIDrive advertising revenue through direct salesWork outside of the office and on the road to develop and maintain professional relationships; be prepared to meet with clients in person and when needed on their premises or at other locations they desireManage sales pipelineCommunicate effectively internally with Sales Managers, sales support, as well as externally with clientsCreate proposals to be presented to Sales leaders as well as existing and potential clientsEssential Duties and Responsibilities (continued)Consult and instruct clients on all CMG solutions, offerings and demonstrate a deep understanding of product capabilities measurement, attribution and KPIsResponsible for meeting and exceeding all sales goals as they are outlined by the Integrated Sales Manager (ISM)Increase revenue through a balance of new business development and upselling of current clientsManage time well and be able to handle complex workMaintain consistent self-motivation and high attention to detailManage, organize, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environmentProactively and independently prospect, qualify, close, grow and retain clients and relationshipsBuild strategic direct client and agency relationships to secure revenue growth and build credibility in the marketplace by meeting with clients face to face, video meetings, and through digital correspondenceDrive advertising revenue through direct salesDevelop and maintain professional relationships; be prepared to meet with clients in person and when needed on their premises or at other locations they desireCommunicate effectively internally with Sales Managers, sales support, as well as externally with clientsMinimum QualificationsMust be comfortable with constant change and operating in a fast-moving, ever-changing world of digital and mediaMust be comfortable working outside of the office and traveling to meet clients or prospective clientsStrong written and verbal communication skillsValid Driver's License with clean driving recordPreferred Qualifications1+ years of successful sales experience preferredStrong business acumen across media and advertising is preferred4-year College Degree preferred but not requiredReq #:2297 #LI-Onsite#J-18808-Ljbffr