Lake 88 is hiring a Radio Advertising Sales/Marketing Representative

We’re fishing for Sales talent at Lake 88.1!

Our progressive, local radio station has a rare opening for a successful Sales & Marketing professional. We’d welcome a candidate who has a passion for selling and servicing our growing family of local businesses who know that radio advertising works – especially on a station that provides great local news and information.

The ideal candidate would prospect and service clients throughout our local Lake 88 market in the communities of Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Almonte, Lanark and Westport in Lanark, Leeds-Grenville and Frontenac Counties.

The ideal candidate for the Sales & Marketing position is one who has a passion for selling and a proven record of success with prospecting, closing, and retaining new advertisers to establish a diverse and established client list. You must be capable of presenting articulately, enthusiastically and persuasively in person, on the phone, or in writing. Your core responsibility will be to increase our advertiser base and achieve a specific revenue target. Must be able to perform against quota and excel in a highly competitive market.

Prior experience in advertising sales and marketing is not qualification for the position but it is an asset. We are looking for the right individual who wants to jump start their career and become a part of our local business community.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers to optimize their advertising budget.
• Prepare and execute dynamic presentations and creative pitches.
• Networking, cold calling, attending seminars and local events.
• Prepare and submit weekly follow-through update reports.
• Understand, adapt, and contribute to the evolution of our sales reporting procedures.

Qualifications include:

• Detail-oriented with impeccable follow-through.
• Functional knowledge of sales and operations.
• Strategic vision for revenue growth.

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Internet, e-Mail.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License.

If you’d like to talk about abilities and opportunities, please connect with our Sales & Promotions Manager, James Smith at:  james.smith@lake88.ca or call 613-264-8811.

It may be time to ‘Jump In’ at Lake 88!   

(Lake 88.1 is a Division of MBC – My Broadcasting Corporation)