Market Development- Church Publications

Guide Book Publishing • Saint Charles, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Guide Book Publishing (GBP) provides direct-mailed member directories and communication tools to congregations across the United States at no cost to the congregation. Its services connect local businesses with faith communities and are funded by local advertising.

The New Church Development Representative expands GBP’s reach by identifying, contacting, and signing new congregations. The representative presents the directory and ministry sections as a resource for churches and guides each church through initial enrollment. After a partnership is secured, GBP’s internal Account Executive team handles advertising sales. The representative earns commission as publications go live and revenue is collected. The role is based at 322 Sovereign Ct. in Ballwin, Missouri, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Previous experience working for a church or selling services or products to religious organizations, with an understanding of the culture and communication style of faith communities.
• Proven ability to manage a sales funnel and close partnerships.
• Comfort using Zoom for presentations, Excel for lead tracking, and digital sales materials such as PDFs and videos.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outreach to prospective churches by phone, Zoom presentations, and email using provided lead lists.
• Explain the value of GBP directories and ministry sections to pastors, parish administrators, and other decision-makers.
• Guide churches through the initial sign-up process and prepare them for a successful transition to the advertising sales team.
• Target 10 or more new church partnerships per month after an initial ramp-up period.

Benefits

• Weekly base salary of $300.
• Commission of 5% in Year 1, 3% in Year 2, and 1% in Year 3, paid when revenue is collected.
• Potential draw against future commissions during the first three months, open to discussion.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Life insurance and disability coverage through ADP TotalSource.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed