The Local Sponsorship Account Manager maintains strategic relationships with underwriters, clients, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Research, cultivate and solicit support (underwriting) for WGCU from corporations and businesses.
- Develops sales and revenue opportunities for WGCU Public Broadcasting.
- Secures new clients, renews and upsells existing clients.
- Represents the University in all activities associated with sales for the department.
- Works closely with management in the fulfillment of departmental financial goals.
- Recommends policies and goals to help determine future funding resources for department.
- Maintain existing accounts and solicit new ones.
- Report to, and coordinate accounts with, the development department supervisor.
- Assist with soliciting challenges and other forms of support for on-air fund drives.
- Be familiar with the interests, demographics, buying habits and other relevant information about the public radio audience.
- Participate in on-air fundraising, possibly including pitching.
- Ensures and maintains PCI compliance.
Other Duties
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description Required Qualifications
- This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
- Professional full-time experience in corporate fundraising and event sponsorship.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) software.
- Valid driver's license.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
- Two Years Professional full-time experience in corporate fundraising and event sponsorship.
- Public media experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of marketing principles, including promotion, fundraising, and public relations.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
- Demonstrated fundraising and/or sales skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
- Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
- Skill in negotiation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, donors, and constituents.
- Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
Pay Grade 17
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Oct 28, 2024