Account Executive

Milwaukee Black Media LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Travel Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Milwaukee Black Media LLC (MBM) is hiring radio advertising sales professionals to join its Milwaukee network and locally based stations across Wisconsin. The role focuses on prospecting, new account acquisition, servicing, and growing business accounts.

Ideal candidates have outside sales experience, reliable transportation, and community connections. The position offers base salary plus 20% commission with performance review after 90 days, and training from the Radio Advertising Bureau.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience required.
• Strong relationship management.
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Communicate value of radio and digital advertising placements.
• Prospect, acquire, and grow business accounts.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Communication

Job description

WGKB 101.7 The Truth is hiring radio advertising sales professionals to join our rapidly growing network in Milwaukee and locally based stations across Wisconsin. Sales positions will focus on prospecting, new account acquisition, servicing and growing business accounts.

Ideal candidates will have prior outside sales experience and success, reliable transportation, and a connection to the communities in which they would sell. Positions are full‑time, with a base salary, commission, and an evaluation of performance after 90 days on the job. Training from the Radio Advertising Bureau is provided.

Milwaukee Black Media LLC (“MBM”) is an independent, community-owned media company serving Milwaukee's Black community through the Milwaukee Courier and WGKB 101.7 The Truth. MBM operates stations that feature various programming and offers a full suite of Digital Advertising options as well as broadcast. There are no geographic boundaries on Digital Clients.

This position pays a base salary plus 20% commission. Base salary and commission rates will adjust with tenure.

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.

MBM, LLC 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.