Account Executive at Civic Media Inc – Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Civic Media is hiring a radio advertising sales professional for our WSCM radio station in St. Croix County, Wisconsin to help our rapidly growing station build revenue in Baldwin, New Richmond, Hudson, WI as well as the suburban Minneapolis market. The sales position will focus on prospecting and new account acquisition. Ideal candidates will have prior media/advertising sales experience and success, reliable transportation, and a connection to the communities in which they would sell. This position pays a base salary plus generous commission.

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

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 starting base salary of $36,000 plus 15% 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