This is not just another media sales job. As a member of the Auburn Networks team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business. You will be part of a talented, driven, and innovative group that is dedicated to delivering exceptional content and creating memorable experiences for our listeners and readers.
You’ll use modern sales support systems and have full support from our creative and process management teams. We’ll count on you for focus, hard work, accurate sales forecasting, timely reporting, and achievement of goals. We offer competitive compensation packages including an unusually higher commission-driven opportunity with uncapped earning potential. We’re all about quality, integrity, and excellence — delivering great programming, news, entertainment, and sports for the communities we are privileged to serve along with results for our advertisers.
We are looking for an individual who is interested in radio and media, possess excellent communication skills, and is committed to providing top-notch customer service. If you have a creative mind, a drive to succeed, and a passion for the industry, we would love to hear from you.
About Auburn Networks
Auburn Networks is a an award-winning, dynamic media group that encompasses six radio stations and two magazines serving the East Alabama region, including Auburn, Opelika, and the surrounding areas. Our commitment to delivering quality content, engaging programming, and breaking news has made us a trusted source of information and entertainment for our listeners and readers. As an integral part of the community, we take pride in keeping our audience informed and entertained. We believe that our success is driven by our team’s passion for radio and media, their creativity, and their ability to connect with our audience. Auburn Networks is part of the RadioAlabama family which includes five additional radio stations, a local sports brand, an online news website, and a digital advertising division. Together, our stations are among the most award-winning in the state for broadcast excellence.
Our commitment to our listeners, readers, and clients, has garnered us trust, results, and brand recognition. We are proud of our team of talented and passionate individuals who are dedicated to providing exceptional content, innovative marketing solutions, and superior customer service.
Responsibilities
- Provide first-class customer service
- Build and form new partnerships with potential clients
- Develop and convey marketing/advertising solutions
- Prospect and qualify new sales leads
- Customer retention
- Track all sales-related activity in Auburn Networks’ CRM and update regularly
- Meet and/or exceed expected budgets
- Coordinate with other team members and departments to optimize sales efforts
Qualifications
- Positive attitude
- Upbeat and engaging personality
- Enjoy meeting new people and developing relationships
- Possess good communication skills
- Desire to help others
- Good teammate
- Valid driver’s license
These attributes are more important than media and sales experience. We’ll provide training. Finding the right fit for our company culture and serving our clients and prospective clients is our #1 priority.
The ideal candidate should have a competitive personality and a winning attitude; be a quick learner and a natural problem-solver; enjoy relationship-building and a fast pace; have excellent prospecting skills; project a professional appearance and demeanor; be an organized self-starter able to work effectively without direct supervision, and be excited about an opportunity to work for a company that’s investing big time in making a difference. Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical.
Join us at Auburn Networks, where you will have the opportunity to make an impact in your community and be part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional content to our audience and advertisers.
No phone calls, please. Auburn Networks LCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation.
