Job Description

Lotus Seattle Corp in Seattle, Washington is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Account Executive/Radio Sales! We are looking for someone who can connect with clients and help them achieve their business objectives through effective Broadcast and digital advertising. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality, along with a drive to succeed. Most importantly - we are looking for hard-working salespeople who want to have FUN at work, make money, and help local businesses grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate revenue for the station and meet monthly goals through effective outside sales techniques
• Develop new business through selling commercial advertising time and other station products by reaching out to local businesses and other advertisers
• Create and present advertising strategies and ideas for local businesses incorporating Radio, online and digital mediums
• Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management
• Retain current business and develop new business contacts
• Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions and service
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
• Competitive, persuasive, energetic and self-motivated traits
• Ability to overcome objections
• Working knowledge of new media, digital interactive initiatives and social media required
• Outside media sales experience preferred, but not required
• Thorough understanding of digital marketing principles
• Solid comprehension of programmatic display and video advertising platforms including various forms of audience targeting, geo-fencing and OTT
• Well-versed in SEM (Search Engine Marketing)
• Demonstrated proficiency in using social platforms to achieve marketing goals
• Strong ability to leverage campaign data to renew and grow business
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
• Professional appearance a must
• Degree in Business or a related field preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and good driving record

Lotus Seattle Corp., offers a full array of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance, as well as 401(k) plans.

Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Lotus Seattle Corp is an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies, and to ensure equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

Founded in 1962 by Howard A. Kalmenson, with the purchase of KWKW, one of Los Angeles' original Spanish language radio stations, Lotus is one of the largest privately owned Radio Station Groups in the United States. WHAT WE DO Lotus Communications Corp. is a company headquartered in Los Angeles, California that owns and operates 48 radio stations, a digital agency and e-commerce websites. The radio stations serve the Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, Las Vegas, Reno, Sacramento, Tucson, Seattle and Boise radio markets. The e-commerce operations are based in Los Angeles.