Radio Advertising Sales Associate

Job Title: Radio-Advertising Sales

Department: Sales

Reports To: AGM/GM/Owners

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Contacts prospective customers to sell radio time and other products and services for broadcasting station/network.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Calls on clients in person, by phone, and with email follow up within standards. Presents various station programs and features while calculating investment for radio advertising campaigns in Mitchell and surrounding communities.

· Develops and maintains relationships with clients by providing business strategy and commercial ideas to air on the radio while providing top quality customer service.

· Prepares promotional plans, sales literature, sales agreements, broadcast orders, and radio commercial content for production using various computer programs.

· Sells radio time by presenting proposals calculated for various programs that will draw customers to their businesses and communities.

· Investigates and resolves customer problems.

· Communicates with other staff to assure quality service in placing orders, arranging on location broadcasts, and on-air promotions.

· Collects prompt payment from clients.

· Maintains required digital records and paper documents.

· Works weekdays 8am-5pm, attends sales staff meetings and training sessions.

· Attends live broadcasts for clients and station promotional events.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma; one year sales or related customer service experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mitchell, SD 57301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000