Market Development- Church Publications

Guide Book Publishing • Saint Charles, MO

1h • 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 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 value of the directory and ministry sections to pastors and church administrators, then guides new partners through sign-up and transitions them to the internal Account Executive team, which handles advertising sales. Commission is earned as publications go live and revenue is collected.

The position is based at 322 Sovereign Ct. in Ballwin, Missouri, and has a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation includes a weekly base salary and commission, with potential discussion of a draw against future commissions during the first three months.

Requirements

• Previous experience working for a church or selling services or products to religious organizations, with an understanding of faith communities’ culture and communication style.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a sales funnel and close a partnership.
• 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.
• Frequently sit and use a keyboard and phone.

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 decision-makers such as pastors and parish administrators.
• Guide churches through the initial sign-up process and prepare them for transition to the advertising sales team.
• Work toward a target of 10 or more new church partnerships per month after the 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 insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage through ADP TotalSource.

What This Job Offers

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