ACCOUNT MANAGER – MEDIA SALES
Location: St. Albans, West Virginia
Company: LM Media Inc.
Who Are We? Who Who – Who Who?
LM Media is a locally owned and family-operated media company based in Lexington, Kentucky. An industry rebel and trailblazer, LM Media fervently believes in independent media. LM is committed to authenticity, serving our clients and community, and prioritizing listener experience and client success over quick profit. Founded in St. Albans in 1980 by president and CEO, Lynn Martin, and run day to day by Vice President, Leah Martin and The Leadership Team, LM brings the 1-2 punch of the very best of local radio with the dynamism of digital marketing. Live. Local and Fiercely Independent.
LM broadcasts to West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky with 1 station out of Ashland/Huntington, West Virginia on Mix102.3, and 4 out of Charleston, West Virginia on the legendary Rock105, Mix100.9, WSCW 102.3FM /1410AM, The Jock 1300AM/105.5 and in Montgomery 1340AM/98.3. We also house a full service digital agency, providing our clients with comprehensive media strategies.
LM Media also has 5 radio stations broadcasting out of Central Kentucky on Classic Rock 92.1, Kiss96.9, Hits 106.3, 107.9 The Beat and ESPN1300AM/92.5FM. LM Media shares services with Clarity Communications’ Hank105.5 and 96.1 The Hound.
LM also has 2 radio stations broadcasting out of Charleston, South Carolina on 105.5 The Bridge and 98Rock.
Looking for a career in Entertainment? Want to work in a FUN, exciting media environment, but also value the flexibility and warmth of a locally owned family business? The remuneration package on offer is strongly performance driven with an attractive base salary + an uncapped commission structure + bonuses and incentives + benefits.
About the Role:
We’re on the hunt for an Account Manager to join our media sales team. You will join a collaborative and supportive team of go getters who want to better our community and the
local economy by planning, executing and managing dynamic advertising campaigns to achieve the objectives of your clients. The most successful Account Managers strive to not
only win clients but win FOR your clients.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Successfully prospect and secure new advertisers.
• Research, plan and build out media plans and presentations utilizing appropriate traditional and new media tactics.
• Generate advertising sales revenue through the presentation of advertising strategies for local and regional businesses.
• Quarterback advertising campaigns and work with promotions, production, traffic, and on air and digital teams to execute and activate dynamite campaigns.
• Achieve and exceed set monthly and quarterly sales targets.
Is It You We’re Looking For?
• Minimum of 2 years in sales or media.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint – ESPECIALLY POWERPOINT).
• Retail or customer focused experience with knowledge of traditional and digital media tactics preferred.
• A people person, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• You are a born communicator and possess top notch presentation skills.
• You will be tech savvy, curious and quick to master programs, software, products and new concepts.
• You’ll know what great customer service looks like and have a passion for helping local businesses thrive.
• Strong personal motivation and organizational skills with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Work as a team player but also have the ability to self – start and work autonomously.
• Must have your own vehicle with valid driver’s license and full insurance
What’s In It For You:
• Flexibility
• Come and go as you please, just bring your best!
• Free concert tickets when available
• 10 Paid Vacation Days + opportunity to earn 12 more
• Paid Public Holidays
• Paid Birthday Off
• Bring your dog to work anytime!
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance options
• Paid Maternity / Parental Leave policy
Bring your skills, ingenuity and energy and apply to join our team!
LM Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employers. Please send a cover letter and resume to LM Communications at 100 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177 Attn: Jill or email them to jill@wklc.com