Now Hiring - Sales Executive - KWPZ (radio) in Bellingham, WA

This is a Full Time position with Benefits, 100% commission based

Benefits – Competitive package including medical, dental, vision, 85% King’s school discount for dependent child(ren) and 4-weeks of paid parental leave.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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 yet diverse 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 staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA is five distinct ministries, each with their own vision and mission. And yet, they are all part of the CRISTA family. Each ministry has answered the call to serve in their unique way, striving together toward one goal—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.
POSITION SUMMARY
The KWPZ Account Executive will sell advertising on KWPZ FM, KWPZ Stream, and praise1065.com at established rates, following station guidelines for negotiations with the purpose of growing the advertisers’ business and generating revenue for CRISTA Broadcasting. This position is developmental and generates new clients, which will normally and recurrently be at the clients’ place of business.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Responsibilities, Accountabilities, and Competencies; May not include all duties of this job.

• Creatively solve clients’ marketing problems with effective solutions. Selling these solutions to clients will normally and recurrently take place at the clients’ place of business.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of individual clients’ needs and goals and service clients’ needs while balancing the station objectives.
• Accurately follow through on all orders, including: input and order reconciliation, furnishing ready-to-air copy, sending clients’ invoices and securing accurate run times as ordered.
• Collect client and agency payments following station credit and cash parameters.
• Meet standards for number of active accounts and percentage of new business each year and participate in selling non-traditional revenue streams as a part of integrated marketing plans for advertisers. Selling to new customers and nontraditional revenue streams will normally and recurrently take place at the customers’ place of business.
• Develop, write and lead sales packages for the team as needed.
• Submit pending reports, promotional requests, broadcast orders, and traffic/production orders in a timely manner.
• Attend and work station promotions for customers.
• Participate in all required meetings.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience.
Christian Commitment: Must accept Jesus as their Savior, be willing to participate in prayer in the office, and represent the sales team with Christian values in the marketplace.
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: Minimum of 3 years in sales.
Licensure/Certification: WA State Driver’s License.
Other Considerations:

• This is a 100% commission position.
• May occasionally be required to work on weekends and off-hours.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and customers.

Software and Equipment: Microsoft Windows and Office software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience.
Education: Degree in Communications or Marketing from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum 3 years of experience in advertising sales in Canada.
Software and Equipment: Tapscan, Maximizer, Qualitap, Adobe, X-Ray, Wide Orbit and Internet Services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations