Underwriting and Business Development Sales Representative

WXPN, a public media organization, is looking for a Business Support Sales Representative to generate and cultivate business for the underwriting team. Experience in sales, corporate promotions or marketing required. This employee will be based at the WXPN office with at least 50 percent of time outside of the office on sales calls. Must have personal vehicle and valid driver’s license for client visits. This position involves spending the majority of work time engaging in business development activities.
Under the direction of the Sales Director, design and implement sales efforts targeted to potential corporate sponsors for local programming and digital assets. Meet established sales and collections goals. Manage current accounts to ensure timely collection and to increase renewal revenue. Prospect for new business. Work with other station departments including marketing, events and programming as necessary. Attend staff meetings, industry conferences when appropriate, and networking events.
Please include cover letter with your application.

Job Responsibilities
• Work directly with the Sales Director to design and implement sales efforts targeted to potential corporate sponsor
• Manage current accounts to ensure timely collections, increase renewal revenue and meet established sales and collections goals
• Provide accurate and timely paperwork including sales reports, traffic and production orders, on-air copy, and client proposals
• Work with other internal departments including marketing, membership, events and programming as needed
• Attend sales training meetings, networking events, staff meetings and industry conferences when appropriate
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Face to face meetings with potential sponsors and current sponsors is essential.
• Ability to prospect for new business is imperative.
Qualifications
BA/BS or equivalent education required. At least two – three years of hands-on experience in sales, corporate promotions or marketing required. Experience with selling media will be an asset.

Pay Range
$37,220.00 – $60,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

How To Apply
Formal application for this position MUST be made through the University of Pennsylvania Online Employment System.
Only applications that include BOTH a cover letter and resume will be considered.
No phone calls, please.
For more information and to apply:
https://xpn.org/2023/11/03/sales-representative/

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