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Clear Channel Outdoor

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Sinking ship - Account Executive Clear Channel Outdoor Employee Review

1.0
Aug 22, 2017
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Pros

Fellow coworkers. All of my coworkers were willing to help teach and give advice regarding specifics to OOH. If you sell a lot of new advertisers, you can make decent money. However, most new advertisers don't have enough budget for a significant buy. They buy a one-off board for 6 months or a year and do not renew. At the end of the day, 95%+ see CCO as a sign company and that won't change.

Cons

GM of branch is a real nightmare. The entire business needs a major overhaul starting with GM. Antiquated training from the 1950's leaves AE's behind in a very competitive market. In order to be successful in today's world, AE's need to be well versed in all aspects of media. Very few AE's understand how to present media reallocation when their only training in OOH based. Corporate is completely out of touch with the day to day operations at the branches. Corporate force feeds canned training that is totally unrealistic. Forced CNA's on all new opportunities. Is this a joke? Sadly, I don't think so, but working at CCO is a joke. Did I mention that this company is facing eminent bankruptcy?!?!

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Cons

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Pros

Clear Channel Outdoor’s portfolio is genuinely impressive, and being part of one of the top three brands in out‑of‑home gives the role real weight. The job is especially rewarding when you’re helping SMB clients grow their visibility and watching their businesses evolve, while also supporting major brands in staying consistent and on‑message across markets. The product itself is strong, and when you’re in front of clients, you feel the value of what you’re selling.

Cons

Compensation for account executives could be more competitive, especially given the expectations and revenue responsibilities of the role. Improving base pay and commission structures would go a long way toward reducing the high turnover seen in many markets. Additionally, corporate tends to centralize decision‑making, which can limit local leadership’s ability to scale business based on the realities of their specific markets. Giving local teams more autonomy would create a better employee experience and ultimately drive stronger revenue performance.

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