Account Executive - KWPZ

CRISTA Ministries; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plans w/CRISTA match

Family Care

Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition Discount at King’s Schools

Job summary

CRISTA Ministries seeks an Account Executive to generate advertising revenue across CRISTA Media properties, including KWPZ and related digital assets. You will build new business, present in-person pitches, secure ad agreements, and maintain relationships with advertisers to grow revenue.

The role requires active outside sales, strong communication, and the ability to travel within the territory to meet customers and prospects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years sales experience.
• WA State Driver’s License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office software.

Responsibilities

• Develop new advertising revenue through direct, in-person solicitation of advertisers, agencies, and decision-makers.
• Conduct face-to-face sales calls at customer locations to present proposals.
• Obtain advertising contracts, commitments, and sponsorships.
• Meet or exceed new business and revenue targets.
• Build and expand relationships with local businesses and agencies to drive revenue.
• Prepare proposals and advertising recommendations for clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Marketing

WA State Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Bellingham, WA

Employment Status: Full Time

Compensation: 100% commission, initial 6-month guarantee of $3,000-$3,500 per month, DOE

Expected Annual Earnings Range: $50,000-$90,000+, Depending on Performance

Benefit Highlights: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

MEDIA PURPOSE STATEMENT

Boldly declaring Jesus through Christian media.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary duty of the KWPZ Account Executive is generating advertising revenue for KWPZ FM, KWPZ Stream, PRAISE 1065.com, KCIS, KCMS, and digital properties at established rates following station guidelines for negotiations with the purpose of growing the advertisers’ business and generating revenue for CRISTA Media. The Account Executive develops new business opportunities, conducts in-person sales presentations, secures advertising agreements, and maintains relationships with existing and prospective advertisers through regular face-to-face meetings at customer locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

DUTIES:
Outside Sales and Business Development

• Develop new advertising revenue through direct, in-person solicitation of prospective advertisers, agencies, and business decision-makers.
• Conduct regular face-to-face sales calls with existing and prospective customers at their places of business and other customer-selected locations.
• Obtain advertising contracts, advertising commitments, sponsorship agreements, and related revenue-producing business opportunities.
• Meet or exceed established goals for new business development, account growth, and revenue generation.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, customer visits, referrals, networking activities, and community engagement.
• Conduct advertising presentations and proposal meetings with prospective and existing customers.
• Maintain and expand relationships with local businesses, advertising agencies, chambers of commerce, nonprofit organizations, churches, and community leaders to generate advertising revenue.
• Represent CRISTA Media at business, networking, and community events for the purpose of developing new advertising opportunities and cultivating customer relationships.
• Develop integrated marketing and advertising solutions that address customer business objectives and generate revenue for CRISTA Media.
• Conduct recurring account reviews and renewal meetings with advertisers to secure continued and expanded advertising commitments.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to meet with customers, prospects, referral sources, and advertising partners.

Sales Administration

• Prepare sales proposals, presentations, advertising recommendations, and related customer materials.
• Accurately complete contracts, orders, production requests, and related sales documentation.
• Maintain customer and prospect activity records within CRM systems and other required platforms.
• Submit reports, forecasts, and sales activity updates in a timely manner.
• Coordinate internally with traffic, production, promotions, and business office personnel to ensure fulfillment of customer commitments.
• Collect and assist in resolving customer billing and payment matters as necessary.
• Participate in required sales meetings, training, and professional development activities.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of revenue generation and customer relationship development.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

SUPERVISORY RESPOBISIBILITES

None

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ sales experience.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• WA State Driver’s License

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Microsoft Windows and Office software

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is an exempt, outside sales position. Regular and recurring in-person meetings with customers and prospective customers away from CRISTA Media facilities are an essential function of the role. The primary duty of the position is obtaining advertising sales and customer commitments through direct sales activity conducted at customer locations and in the community. Administrative and office-based work is performed in support of sales activities and is not the primary purpose of the position.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• May occasionally be required to work on weekends and off-hours.
• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions.(WAC 388-113)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years in advertising sales.

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Tapscan, Efficio, Qualitap, Adobe, X-Ray, Wide Orbit and Internet Services.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.