Underwriting Sales Associate

University of Kentucky•Lexington, KY

51d•$42,786 - $52,624

About The Position

Are you interested in sales and its ability to connect and uplift communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your efforts directly contribute to a mission-driven organization? Our public radio station, 91.3 WUKY, a part of the University of Kentucky and central Kentucky community, is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Associate to join our team. As a Sponsorship Sales Associate, you will be responsible for achieving WUKY's sales goals through your own direct sales efforts and by participating in the implementation of sales systems and overall market strategy. This is an outside sales role that focuses on executing a consultative sales approach, selling sponsorships for broadcast messages, digital ads, events, and podcasts. Your ability to build relationships with local businesses and organizations that align with our mission will be crucial in driving our station's growth. We are committed to creating a stronger and more engaged audience through news, music, and stories that reflect the interests of our community. This position offers a competitive salary range of $42,786/year to $52,624/year, with the potential for additional earnings through a performance-based sales commission. Here is an example of what the performance-based sales commission would potentially look like: FY25 - $300,000 in Underwriting/Sales (50% at 7% - 50% at 10%) 7 % existing sales commission - $10,500 10% new sales commission - $15,000 Total commission- $25,500 FY26 - $400,000 in Underwriting/Sales (50% at 7% - 50% at 10%) 7% existing sales commission - $14,000 10% new sales commission - $20,000 Total commission - $34,000 As a part of the University of Kentucky, we offer a generous benefits package to our employees. You can learn more about it through this link: https://hr.uky.edu/sites/default/files/forms/716_exceptional_benefits_for_staff2.pdf You can explore more about our mission, station, and community through this link:https://www.wuky.org/history-mission If you're looking to grow your career in sales while contributing to a public service and one of the nation's leading universities, this is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

MS Office

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree plus four or more years of media sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

achieving WUKY's sales goals through your own direct sales efforts
participating in the implementation of sales systems and overall market strategy
executing a consultative sales approach
selling sponsorships for broadcast messages, digital ads, events, and podcasts
build relationships with local businesses and organizations that align with our mission