Account Executive

Civic Media; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Travel Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Civic Media is seeking experienced radio advertising sales professionals to join our Midwest network of stations. You will focus on prospecting, new account acquisition, servicing, and growing business accounts from your home market and nearby Civic Media locations.

The role offers a base salary plus 20% commission with progression based on tenure, and training from the Radio Advertising Bureau. Travel may be required to cover multiple markets within the region.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a B2B industry and outside sales success.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Strong negotiating and sales skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outside sales

B2B sales

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Civic Media is hiring radio advertising sales professionals for our locations in the Upper Peninsula to join our rapidly growing network and locally based stations across the Midwest. 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.

Civic Media is motivated to preserve hometown radio and the local news and high school sports coverage, broadcasting from Main Streets across the Upper Peninsula.

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 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.

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.