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Media Account Executive - Radio Digital TV Sports Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
Join a Winning Team. Earn Like One. Your talent and drive should determine your income.
*** This is not an entry-level sales position ***
We're looking for experienced sales professionals who have already demonstrated success building relationships, developing business, and delivering results—and are ready for a larger opportunity.
If you're competitive, coachable, and motivated by growth, this is a chance to join one of Bloomington-Normal's strongest media sales teams.
You'll have the support of respected local brands, a proven sales process, ongoing coaching, and a full suite of advertising solutions that help businesses grow.
This role is designed for professionals who want more: More opportunity More ownership More income potential More community presence More career growth
Your next client could change your income.
Local candidates only.
Built for Sales Hunters. Backed by Market-Leading Brands.
Great Plains Media is locally owned and deeply invested in helping businesses grow throughout Bloomington-Normal. Just last year we added award-winning 97.9 Bob FM to our media group.
Our brands include:
- 107.7 & 92.1 THE BULL (WIBL) Cities 92.9 (WRPW) Magic 99.5 (WZIM) 97.9 Bob FM (WBBE)
We deliver integrated advertising solutions including:
- Digital Radio Advertising, Digital Marketing, Streaming Audio Digital TV , Sports Marketing Event Marketing, Major League Baseball Marketing, High School Sports Sponsorships, Billboard Advertising
We don’t just recommend marketing strategies—we use them every week to grow our own brands and generate results.
Your Next Client Could Change Your Income.
This is a business development position for someone who enjoys creating opportunities, meeting decision makers, building trust, and closing business.
Success here comes from activity, relationships, consistency, and execution.
Top performers create careers here.
What You'll Do
- Develop new business across Bloomington-Normal and surrounding communities Prospect and build relationships with business owners and decision-makers
- Create customized advertising campaigns across multiple media platforms
- Present strategic marketing recommendations
- Negotiate and close advertising agreements
- Manage and grow a strong client portfolio
- Use CRM tools and sales processes consistently
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent results
This is primarily a field sales position. You’ll spend your time in the market—meeting clients face-to-face, networking, attending events, and becoming known in the community.
Who Thrives Here
Our top performers are:
- Competitive Coachable Relationship-focused
- Self-motivated
- Accountable
- Comfortable asking for business
- Driven by achievement, awards and income growth
They enjoy freedom, structure, community involvement, and being rewarded for results.
Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree, 2–5 years of proven B2B Sales, Account Executive, Business Development, or Outside Sales experience. Demonstrated success achieving sales goals. Strong prospecting and closing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation a must.
Preferred:
- Media, advertising, digital advertising, marketing, ai technology, or consultative sales experience CRM experience (Rumple, Salesforce or similar)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Uncapped Commission
- Weekly Performance Bonuses
- Monthly Training Bonuses
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off and well days
- Incentive Trips & Vacation Contests
- Ongoing Professional Development
Top performers earn six figures and enjoy big city earning while enjoying the benefits of living in a safe, beautiful, medium market environment.
Join Bloomington-Normal's Media Sales Teams.
We hire for attitude, coachability, teamwork and proven sales success.
We're looking for professionals who want to build, grow, compete, and be rewarded accordingly.
If that sounds like you—we’d like to talk.
Local Candidates Only. This is an in-person position based in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.
Call 309-888-4496 to schedule a conversation or send your resume to dane@gpmbloomington.com
Pay: $40,084.68 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,085 - $100,000