Digital Media Sales Executive, Church Growth Solutions

Salem Web Network
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2024
Categories: Church/Ministry - Consulting Services - Media/Video/Radio - Sales
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Remote
Job Description:

 

Salem Media Group is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Digital Media Sales Executive to join our team, selling customized digital tools and assets to the Church market to help grow their local congregations and enhance their technical proficiency in digital media, marketing, and overall brand growth in their communities and online.

As a Digital Media Sales Executive, you will play a pivotal role in promoting our innovative digital solutions to the faith community and fostering lasting relationships with churches.  If you are a motivated and results-driven sales professional with a passion for helping local Christian churches grow, we encourage you to apply.

Amassing over 40 million monthly site/app visits, Salem Media Group owns and operates one of the largest faith-based online digital networks in the world, including Christianity.com, Oneplace.com, Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, GodTube.com, as well as dozens of Christian-content mobile apps, SmartTV apps, and SmartSpeaker skills.  This position is remote and open to US-based candidates. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development

  • Identify, target, and engage churches (nation/world-wide) as potential clients.
  • Create and implement a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed sales targets and daily/weekly call quota’s.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to stay a step ahead of the competition.
  • Find qualified Church leads and manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to signed contract and solution onboarding.

Consultative Selling & Technical Expertise

  • Understand the unique challenges and objectives of churches in growing their congregation and improving their digital footprint.
  • Customize solutions to address the specific needs and goals of each church prospect and client.
  • Provide consultative guidance and online demonstrations to showcase the value of Salem Media Group digital solutions for Church growth and impact.
  • Develop a deep understanding of all Salem Media Group digital solutions, including website development, social media, paid digital marketing, geo-targeting, email, SMS marketing, and the basics of digital fundraising.
  • Provide technical support and assistance to clients as needed.

Relationship Building

  • Establish and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with church leaders and decision-makers.
  • Collaborate with churches to ensure successful adoption and implementation of our solutions.
  • Work across Salem Media Group divisions to collaborate and serve a wide variety of individual Church/client needs that arise.

Reporting and Documentation

  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, sales activities, and opportunities in CRM systems, billing/contracting software, etc.
  • Prepare regular sales reports of current activity and revenue projections.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to Pastors and Church personnel.
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a passion for helping churches grow.
  • Knowledge of the faith community and an understanding of their unique needs.
  • Experience in digital media sales, with a track record of exceeding sales targets.
  • Strong knowledge and interest in digital marketing and leading-edge technology.

 

Working at Salem

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account options, 401k, generous paid time off for vacation and sick, 8 annual paid company holidays & 2 floating holidays, pet benefits, and an employee assistance program (EAP). 

Pay rate of $21.64 hour base + commission.   

Join our team and discover why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer. 

About Salem Web Network

Salem Web Network is a wholly owned subsidiary of Salem Media Group. Salem's core business is the ownership and operation of religious and family themed radio stations in large metropolitan markets. SWN's network of sites includes Crosswalk.com, Oneplace.com, GodVine.com, GodTube.com, Crosscards.com, iBelieve.com, and SermonSearch.com - with each serving as an extension of the company's core radio broadcasting business. Salem Web Network provides a casual, friendly atmosphere, with competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, and 401K program. Salem Web Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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