PBS Fort Wayne, northeast Indiana’s public television resource and only locally owned and operated TV station seeks a Sales Executive.

Description:

Come work with the likes of Big Bird, Rick Steves, and Arthur! PBS Fort Wayne is seeking a sales executive to join our dynamic and innovative team. Who wouldn’t want to help fulfill the mission of public television by reaching out to local businesses for sponsorships?

Don’t worry about the posted salary, we will help you earn more! Commissions are available… Join our team today!

Who Are We?

PBS Fort Wayne provides high quality telecommunications services which enhances the quality of life in the communities we serve through educational, informational, cultural and entertaining programs and services.

What Are The Perks Of Working Here?

  • Extremely generous health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Robust Employee Assistance Plan through Parkview Health
  • A great deal MTO – (managed time off)
  • Holidays off + 2 floating holidays
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Access to Big Bird and Elmo (well,sorta)

What Would You Do?

With a career in corporate development at PBS Fort Wayne, you will have the opportunity to reach your maximum potential while directly impacting growth of the station and its clients. As a Corporate Development Sponsorship Representative your primary responsibility will be to generate new business and maintain existing sponsors through great customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess a true passion for developing new business and have the ability to persuade and influence others. This person will also exhibit excellent communication skills, consistent work ethic, and be achievement oriented and self-motivated.

Role Expectations:

  • Create and maintain meaningful relationships with local business leaders/executives by educating them about the PBS Fort Wayne mission and programming.
  • Initiate corporate development process by prospecting, scheduling appointments, making presentations, understanding client business needs, developing proposals, and closing deals.
  • Build diverse client portfolios by crafting strategic solutions around PBS Fort Wayne its unique products and services.
  • Actively manage, service, and grow multiple accounts.
  • Deliver consistent value and service that ensures the client considers you a strategic partner and enables PBS Fort Wayne to capture repeat and incremental business.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree is required; candidates with Media, Marketing or Sales specialization will be preferred
  • A strong client service outlook and the ability to represent PBS Fort Wayne with the highest degree of professionalism are essential
  • A working knowledge of the Fort Wayne metro area
  • Knowledge of PCs (Windows programs and spread sheet applications desirable) and standard office equipment
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record

What Do You Need To Have To Be Successful?

  • A bachelor’s degree is required; candidates with Media, Marketing or Sales specialization will be preferred
  • A strong client service outlook and the ability to represent PBS Fort Wayne with the highest degree of professionalism are essential
  • A working knowledge of the Fort Wayne metro area
  • Knowledge of PCs (Windows programs and spread sheet applications desirable) and standard office equipment
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record

What Skills Should You Possess?

  • Ability to seize opportunities
  • Flexibility/Resilience
  • Ability to create relationships and influence others
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good negotiation and convincing skills
  • Confidence and the ability to be a good team player
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills

Pay:

$39,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift, Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:

All employees and contractors must be vaccinated, according to CDC guidelines, against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required at time of hire.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Fort Wayne, IN 46805: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

How to Apply:

Apply online at Indeed.com by clicking this link (preferred)

Or, Apply To:

PBS Fort Wayne

2501 E. Coliseum Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1562

(260) 483-9367

Email: humanresources@wfwa.org

WFWA (PBS Fort Wayne) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates without regard for race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or military status.

Candidates of interest will be contacted.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until this position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.