Sales Account Executive at WAND – Decatur, Illinois

WAND Media in Decatur, IL is seeking a high-performing sales professional with the drive to help local businesses across Central Illinois grow through strategic, multi-platform marketing solutions.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and motivated to build new relationships daily. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate with confidence, and are energized by the opportunity to grow your income through performance.

About Us:

WAND Media is a legacy NBC affiliate and full-service marketing partner delivering trusted local news, premium entertainment, and cutting-edge digital solutions to businesses across Central Illinois. Our award-winning local news and advertising organization is located in Decatur, Illinois — centrally positioned between Springfield and Champaign.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and grow relationships with local businesses and agencies— helping them reach new audiences and drive measurable business growth through integrated TV and digital campaigns.
• Create custom solutions that blend broadcast, streaming, social, web and more.
• Present with confidence: marketing strategies that excite, inform, and convert.
• Track market trends, client needs, and competitor activity to identify new revenue opportunities..
• Collaborate with creative and digital teams to develop campaigns that deliver results.

What You Bring:

• A competitive mindset and a proven ability and strong desire to win new business.
• Strong business communication skills with the ability to engage decision-makers.
• The ability to make effective presentations both one-on-one and in a group setting.
• Experience in media sales, marketing, or advertising is a big plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships.
• A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Education and Experience: 3+ years of sales experience preferred, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of sales experience.

What You’ll Get:

• A dedicated, passionate team where your ideas are valued
• Industry-leading tools, training, and sales support
• A robust portfolio of broadcast and digital products
• A culture that respects work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development
• A commission sales position with draw/guarantee for the first 6 months. Expected first-year earnings range from $60,000–$90,000, with significant upside for top performers.

Why WAND Media is the best place to work:

• Low-cost family health benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision
• Incredible 6% employer 401K match
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Company paid Health Savings Account
• 100% paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth
• A collaborative team with a strong, supportive culture
• Work alongside experienced media and marketing professionals

*This is a commission sales position with draw/guarantee for the first 6 months. Expected pay range is $60,000 - $90,000 in the first year.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use of Company Resources, Equipment and Confidential Information

Company resources, equipment and information are provided to employees to facilitate work. They may not be used for purposes other than work without proper authorization. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment or information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of customer data or any other company information gained via any company resource is a breach of confidentiality and is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment information and/or breaches of confidentiality may be cause for termination of employment.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and may be expanded or changed to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.