Account Executive
Role Overview
We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial Account Executive to join our growing sales organization. This is a hunter role — you will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and closing new business relationships entirely from the ground up within your assigned regional territory. Your success will be defined by your ability to create a pipeline, build relationships from scratch, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
This position is ideal for a self-motivated sales professional who thrives in an autonomous environment, takes ownership of their territory, and has a demonstrated history of generating new business without relying on inbound leads or inherited accounts.
What You'll Do:
New Business Prospecting & Pipeline Development
Proactively identify and target new business opportunities across your regional territory through outbound prospecting, networking, cold outreach, and referral development
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline from the ground up — consistently filling the funnel with qualified prospects
Research local and regional market conditions, competitive landscape, and potential client needs to inform outreach strategy
Leverage industry events, local business associations, and professional networks to generate leads and open new doors
Client Acquisition & Relationship Building
Conduct discovery meetings, needs assessments, and solution presentations tailored to each prospect
Develop customized proposals and pitches that clearly articulate value and ROI
Own the full sales cycle from first contact through close, including negotiation and contract execution
Build trusted, consultative relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders at target companies
Territory Management
Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to maximize coverage and revenue potential within your region
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all prospecting activities, pipeline stages, and client interactions in CRM
Track performance against monthly and quarterly new business revenue targets
Provide regular forecasting and territory updates to sales leadership
Collaboration & Market Intelligence
Partner with internal teams (marketing, operations, account management) to ensure a seamless client onboarding experienc
Relay competitive intelligence and market feedback to inform product, pricing, and go-to-market strategies
Represent the company at regional industry events, trade shows, and community functions
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Title: Account Executive
Department: Sales
Reporting To: General Sales Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location(s)
- Chattanooga, TN
Overview
We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial Account Executive to join our growing sales organization. This is a hunter role — you will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and closing new business relationships entirely from the ground up within your assigned regional territory. Your success will be defined by your ability to create a pipeline, build relationships from scratch, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
This position is ideal for a self-motivated sales professional who thrives in an autonomous environment, takes ownership of their territory, and has a demonstrated history of generating new business without relying on inbound leads or inherited accounts.
What You'll Do:
New Business Prospecting & Pipeline Development
Proactively identify and target new business opportunities across your regional territory through outbound prospecting, networking, cold outreach, and referral development
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline from the ground up — consistently filling the funnel with qualified prospects
Research local and regional market conditions, competitive landscape, and potential client needs to inform outreach strategy
Leverage industry events, local business associations, and professional networks to generate leads and open new doors
Client Acquisition & Relationship Building
Conduct discovery meetings, needs assessments, and solution presentations tailored to each prospect
Develop customized proposals and pitches that clearly articulate value and ROI
Own the full sales cycle from first contact through close, including negotiation and contract execution
Build trusted, consultative relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders at target companies
Territory Management
Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to maximize coverage and revenue potential within your region
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all prospecting activities, pipeline stages, and client interactions in CRM
Track performance against monthly and quarterly new business revenue targets
Provide regular forecasting and territory updates to sales leadership
Collaboration & Market Intelligence
Partner with internal teams (marketing, operations, account management) to ensure a seamless client onboarding experienc
Relay competitive intelligence and market feedback to inform product, pricing, and go-to-market strategies
Represent the company at regional industry events, trade shows, and community functions
Required & Preferred
3–5+ years of outside sales or field sales experience with a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding new business quotas
Demonstrated history of self-generating pipeline — you know how to hunt, not just farm
Experience selling to regional or local businesses in a consultative, solution-based capacity
Strong prospecting skills across multiple channels: cold calling, email outreach, social selling, networking, and referrals
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating with minimal day-to-day oversight
Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) and standard sales tools
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly within assigned regional territory
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience selling radio, audio, digital advertising, or event sponsorships.
- Established network of local/regional advertisers or agency contacts in the territory.
- Proven ability to exceed sales quotas in a competitive environment.
- Knowledge of media ratings, digital analytics, and ROI measurement.
- Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
- Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .
- Audacy is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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