Account Executive

Civic Media Inc; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Travel Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A local radio advertising firm in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is seeking a radio advertising sales professional. The role focuses on building relationships and acquiring new accounts in Baldwin, New Richmond, and the Minneapolis area. Ideal candidates will have B2B sales experience, strong negotiating skills, and a good community connection. This position offers a starting base salary of $36,000 plus a 15% commission, with limitless potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Prior media/advertising sales experience is required.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Strong ability to maintain customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Communicate the value of radio and digital advertising.
• Focus on prospecting new accounts and acquisitions.

Skills

B2B experience

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Sales skills

Job description

Overview

Civic Media is hiring a radio advertising sales professional for our WSCM radio station in St. Croix County, Wisconsin to help our rapidly growing station build revenue in Baldwin, New Richmond, Hudson, WI as well as the suburban Minneapolis market. The sales position will focus on prospecting and new account acquisition. Ideal candidates will have prior media/advertising sales experience and success, reliable transportation, and a connection to the communities in which they would sell. This position pays a base salary plus generous commission.

Civic Media is motivated to preserve hometown radio and provide local news and high school sports coverage, broadcasting from Main Streets across the Midwest. Civic Media operates stations that feature various programming and offers a full suite of Digital Advertising options as well as broadcast. Candidates are able to sell in their home market, and also at other Civic Media stations in the region. There are no geographic boundaries on Digital Clients.

This position pays a starting base salary of $36,000 plus 15% commission. Base salary and commission rates will adjust with tenure with limitless potential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Effectively communicate the value proposition of radio and digital advertising placements on our network stations and with our shows’ digital audience

Requirements and skills

• Previous experience as a professional in a B2B industry
• Ability to create and maintain good relationships with customers
• Strong negotiating and sales skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Travel Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Civic Media is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.