Account Manager - WIL/WARH Sales

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TITLE OF POSITION: Account Manager
DEPARTMENT: WIL/WARH Sales
STATION & LOCATION: WIL/WARH - St. Louis
HOURS: 8:30A - 5:30P Monday-Friday
FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Salaried)
POSTED DATE: October 22, 2009
CLOSING DATE: January 22, 2010 or when filled 

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  Market and sell the Bonneville stations (WIL-FM and/or WARH) products to clients to satisfy client's needs.  Obtain maximum sales at maximum rates for the stations sales, consistent with corporate policies and procedures, vision statement and core values.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree in communications, sales, media sales, marketing, related field or equivalent.
• Two (2) years in broadcast sales or equivalent. Experience requires a successful demonstration of the following:
• o Producing immediate, realistic sales results;
• o Excellent phone skills and a working knowledge of business procedures;
• o Enthusiastic, positive and creative perspective to business approaches and with a commitment to personal growth through continual training;
• o Creating and maintaining excellent business/client relations with a large variety of clients;
• o Ability to function well under pressure and willing to work irregular hours;
• o A strong performance to achieve sales objectives;
• o Familiarity with industry, negotiating practices, marketing principles;
• o High energy level and aggressive attitude toward sales;
• o Ability to work with detailed work and research and proven ability to effective analyze matters and exercise good judgment;
• o Valid driver's license and proven ability to safely drive company vehicle or personal vehicle (as case may be) without exposing the company to serious liability risks).
• Ability to conceptualize and implement product marketing strategies and a desire to share expertise to enhance the sales department's efforts.
• Able to work compatible with management and other departments.
• Willing to sign an Account Manager Letter of Agreement.
• Goal-oriented and self motivated with proven ability of independently organizing (utilize a time management system), performing work and assuring follow-through.
• Proven ability to handle stress.
• Work in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Consistently work hours required. Works more when required to meet deadlines or attend station remotes, etc, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc.
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• I understand, that is employed by Bonneville International Corporation, I will be asked prior to commencing employment with the Company, to sign an agreement to arbitrate any disputes that may arise between me and Bonneville regarding employment with the Company.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Prefer someone who has worked in radio and/or television broadcasting environment, related function or exposure to sales and dealing with clients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 20 pounds consistently.

Bonneville St. Louis Radio Group
ATTN:  Amanda Koeppe, Human Resource Director
11647 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone:  314-983-6208
Fax:  314-983-6308
Web Site:  www.toastedrav.com
Email:  akoeppe@bicstl.com

Qualified candidates are invited to download the application available on our website.  Questions can be directed to Human Resources (akoeppe@bicstl.com).  We do not allow walk-in candidates or unsolicited resumes.  No phone calls please.  To be considered an application must be submitted by fax, email or mail for current posted position(s)

An Equal Opportunity Employer