Advertising Sales Executive

Midwest Communications • Nashville, TN

23h

About The Position

Midwest Communications is hiring a full-time Advertising Sales Executive in Nashville to serve as a marketing partner to local businesses. The role involves learning clients’ goals and developing marketing strategies using radio, digital, social media, promotions, and other offerings. The executive develops new business and existing client relationships, builds a client portfolio, and helps businesses connect with customers and achieve marketing results. The role works with sales colleagues and programming, promotions, digital, and production teams in a collaborative environment, with autonomy to build relationships and develop business in the local market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous sales experience.
• Understanding of sales activity, forecasting, and CRM software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check and motor vehicle check.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Advertising or media experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand local businesses’ goals and recommend marketing strategies using radio, digital, social media, and promotions.
• Conduct needs assessments and build relationships with businesses that could benefit from Midwest Communications’ offerings.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, and community functions to build a presence.
• Help clients connect with customers, increase awareness, drive traffic, generate leads, and grow their businesses.
• Develop new business, grow existing partnerships, and build a portfolio of clients.
• Track market trends, competitor offerings, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with programming, promotions, digital, and production teams to create campaigns.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $45,000–$60,000 based on experience, with commission and a guaranteed draw while building business and client relationships.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Professional development and sales training.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Opportunities to grow within Midwest Communications, Inc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time