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POSITION SUMMARYThe Business Development Representative identifies prospective underwriters for the radio station, initiates business conversation, proposes business solutions that feature supporting our station and adjusts the business solution to keep pace with the changing nature of the underwriters’ organization.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThis portion describes the tasks/initiatives that the position will seek to accomplish in this role.The professional Business Development Representative will pursue the successful completion of the following duties on a regular basis:1. Identifying prospective station underwriters2. Engage existing/new local/national businesses and organizations to partner with station through underwriting including on-air, online and other forms of sponsorships.3. Creating proposals for underwriter presentations4. Developing a consistent pool of prospective underwriters5. Adjusting underwriting messages to improve performance for underwriters6. Upgrading underwriters to increase their budgets on our station7. Writing broadcast copy for underwriters8. Implementing station standards for complying with federal, state, local and company regulations and policies9. Timely and accurate completion of reporting requirements, agreements, adjustments, copy and other essential forms10. Following standards of conduct for the station and university11. Attends staff meetings as required for coordination with staff and resources12. Display respect for team members, their roles and responsibilities13. Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors and ad hoc team leadersBenchmarks: The successful Business Development Representative will achieve and exceed milestones in these categories (and/or other categories as may be specified):Performance1. Pipeline Goal—The business solutions that the Professional Business Development Representative expects to gain during the month, measured by underwriting volume.2. Monthly Billing Goal—Meeting and exceeding the representative’s personal net broadcast underwriting billing performance standard during the month.3. Collections Goal—Collecting a specific amount of payments from underwriters during the month.Product4. Average Minute Rate—Maintaining a stated minimum standard Average Minute Rate across all underwriting agreements during the month.Personal5. Professional Growth—Displaying continued skill development from self-improvements or other training resources on a monthly basis.6. Demonstrated Leadership Ability—Requesting assignments to station ad hoc task forces and showing the ability to lead teammates in accomplishment of specified goals.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED1. A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.2. Effective attractive personality.3. Sales experience, (3) year minimum4. Proficient in making cold calls and stewardship calls5. Experienced at networking and documenting relationships through a contact management system.6. Proficiency in standard office computer software tools (i.e.: word, excel, outlook, etc.)EDUCATIONBachelors preferred WORK ENVIRONMENTEmployee will work out of a home office in the Lansing area. Employee will be expected to prospect businesses through in person visits and heavy phone call work. A significant portion of the employee’s time will be spent in the field meeting and fostering new relationships with business supporters.
Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume, cover letter, statement of faith, application questions. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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