Local Ministry Director - Sales

Salem Media Group, Inc•Atlanta, GA

23h

About The Position

Salem Atlanta is seeking a digital-savvy, highly motivated sales professional to join its advertising team as a Local Ministry Director. The role sells multimedia marketing solutions—including digital, broadcast, and event advertising—primarily to local churches and ministries, as well as local small-to-medium-sized businesses. The position helps customers understand their advertising options and grow through marketing solutions and tools.

Requirements

Track record of exceeding sales goals.
Proficiency in prospecting and effective listening skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, and strong business acumen.
Strong understanding of the local market, marketing concepts, and digital media.
Strong knowledge of the Christian church community.
Knowledge of digital products and applications such as search engine marketing, audience and search retargeting, search engine optimization, social media management and marketing, programmatic display, website development, live chat, and email marketing.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is a plus.
One to two years of sales experience is preferred.
The successful candidate is smart, curious, tenacious, entrepreneurial, independent, passionate, enthusiastic, and enjoys bringing in new business.

Responsibilities

Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses and churches; present and close appropriate marketing solution programs.
Deliver compelling advertising presentations and strategic plans that address client objectives.
Accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines, and exceed annual budgets.
Follow sales-manager accountabilities to support success and consistently achieve monthly sales quotas.