Advertising Sales Executive

Midwest Communications, Inc.; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off/holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Professional development

Sales training

Bonuses

Job summary

Midwest Communications, Inc. is hiring an Advertising Sales Executive in Terre Haute, IN.

You will serve as a trusted marketing partner for local businesses, learning their goals and delivering radio, digital, social media, and promotional solutions to meet objectives. Responsibilities include meeting clients, identifying growth opportunities, and building a robust client book while staying ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous sales experience; advertising or media experience is a plus.
• Understanding of sales activity, forecasting, and CRM software.
• Strong communicator, negotiator, presenter, and problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Help local businesses become stronger and more successful by using marketing strategies across radio, digital, social media, and promotions.
• Create new opportunities for growth by conducting needs assessments and building relationships with potential clients.
• Build presence by attending client meetings, networking events, and community functions.
• Turn marketing strategies into results by helping clients connect with customers, increasing awareness, driving traffic, generating leads, and growing their business.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Description

Advertising Sales Executive

We don’t just broadcast messages. Radio has the power to make people listen- and, more importantly, act.

102.7 WBOW, 1230 & 97.9 WIBQ, 100.7 Mix-FX, 99.9 WTHI, and 98.5 The River – Terre Haute, IN

Strong local businesses help create strong communities. At Midwest Communications, we help Terre Haute businesses reach new customers, strengthen their brands, and turn great ideas into results. As an Advertising Sales Executive in Terre Haute, you’ll become a trusted marketing partner for businesses in your community. You’ll learn what a client is trying to accomplish, identify opportunities, and build marketing strategies using radio, digital, social media, promotions, and more.

What You’ll Do:

• Help local businesses become stronger and more successful - understand what they’re trying to accomplish and find ways to help them by using marketing strategies across radio, digital, social media, and promotions.


• Create new opportunities for growth- conduct needs assessments and build relationships with businesses that could benefit from what Midwest Communications has to offer.


• Build a presence by attending client meetings, networking events, and community functions.


• Turn marketing strategies into results- help clients connect with customers, increase awareness, drive traffic, generate leads, and grow their business.


• Create your own success story- develop new business, grow existing partnerships, and build a book of clients you’re proud to represent.


• Stay ahead of the market by tracking the latest trends, competitor offerings, and best industry practices.

What We Offer:

• A full-time position with an established and successful business.


• Competitive pay with commission and benefits ($45,000-$60,000 based on experience). Start with a guaranteed draw pay while you build your business and client relationships, with additional earning potential through commission.
  
  
  
  • Paid time off/holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  
  
  
  


• Professional development and sales training.


• Performance based incentives/bonuses.


• Opportunities to grow within Midwest Communications, Inc.

We’re Looking for Someone Who...

• Has a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field—or equivalent experience.


• Has previous sales experience; advertising or media experience is a plus.


• Understands sales activity, forecasting, and CRM software.


• Is a strong communicator, negotiator, presenter, and problem-solver.


• Has a valid Indiana driver’s license, reliable transportation, and can pass a background check and motor vehicle check.


• Is self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently.

The Midwest Communications, Inc Culture

At Midwest Communications, we’re invested in the longevity and success of our sales teams. You’ll join an established team of professional sales consultants who know how to build relationships, uncover opportunities, and create solutions that make an impact. You will also work alongside talented programming, promotions, digital, and production teams to create campaigns.

As a privately owned, family-founded business, we expect our team members to take ownership of their work while also maintaining a laid‑back, collaborative atmosphere. You’ll have the tools, resources, and support of an established media company but the autonomy to build relationships, develop your business, and make your mark in the local market.

Are you ready to make your mark in the radio industry? We’d love to hear from you.

Midwest Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.