Corporate Support Executive – WNIJ & Classical WNIU

WNIJ and WNIU; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

A public radio station in Rockford is seeking a motivated sales professional for a part-time role that focuses on driving revenue through building relationships and closing deals across on-air, digital platforms, and events. The ideal candidate will possess sales experience, strong prospecting skills, and a results-oriented mindset. This position offers growth potential, inviting candidates to connect with a loyal audience while supporting community-focused initiatives. Submit your resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Sales experience in advertising or sponsorships preferred with a track record of hitting goals.
• Strong prospecting, presentation, and closing skills.
• A relationship-driven, results-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, pitch, and close new business through in-person, phone and digital outreach.
• Grow, steward, and manage a pipeline of local and regional clients.
• Create customized advertising and sponsorship packages that align with client goals.
• Represent the stations at networking events, community functions, and station events.
• Support broader fundraising and partnership efforts as needed.
• Meet revenue goals and build long-term partnerships.

Skills

Sales experience in advertising or sponsorships

Strong prospecting skills

Presentation skills

Closing skills

Relationship-driven mindset

Job description

WNIJ & Classical WNIU | Northern Illinois | Part‑Time

Sell multi‑platform marketing solutions for northern Illinois’ public radio stations, reaching the Rockford market and beyond. This role is all about driving revenue, building client relationships, and closing deals across on‑air, digital (including podcasts), and events.

This is a relationship‑driven, community‑facing sales role that requires regular in‑person meetings with prospects and clients throughout the region.

What you’ll do:

• Prospect, pitch, and close new business through in‑person, phone and digital outreach
• Grow, steward, and manage a pipeline of local and regional clients
• Create customized advertising and sponsorship packages that align with client goals
• Represent the stations at networking events, community functions, and station events
• Support broader fundraising and partnership efforts as needed
• Meet revenue goals and build long‑term partnerships

What you bring:

• Sales experience in advertising or sponsorships preferred with a track record of hitting goals
• Strong prospecting, presentation, and closing skills
• A relationship‑driven, results‑focused mindset

Help businesses connect with a loyal, engaged audience through trusted public radio.

Part‑time with growth potential. Submit your resume to [e-mail]