Business Development Representative - Church Bulletin Advertising

Business Development Representative – Church Bulletin Advertising

Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time, Commission-Driven
Base Salary: $40,000 base (plus commissions and quarterly incentive bonuses)

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, self-starting Business Development Representative to help local businesses connect with the weekly parish bulletin. In this role, you will partner with pastors and church staff to provide them with a professionally printed weekly bulletin at little to no cost to the church. Your primary mission is to identify, contact, and sign local business sponsors in underserved areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Territory Development: Hunt for and acquire new advertising accounts in untapped or underserved parish territories.
• B2B Outreach: Execute high-volume outbound calls, emails, and drop-in visits to local business owners, contractors, and professionals.
• Consultative Selling: Clearly communicate the value of sponsoring a church bulletin to build long-term local brand awareness.
• Relationship Management: Work with the local businesses and the church staff, guiding sponsors through the ad design , sales agreement and payment process.
• Goal Achievement: Meet and exceed weekly and quarterly quotas for signed ad contracts and revenue generation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of B2B sales, outside sales, or business development experience (experience in print, advertising sales, or church-centric services is a huge plus).
• Proven ability to prospect, negotiate, and close deals in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-first mentality.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own territory and schedule effectively.
• Reliable transportation for daily local territory travel.

Why Join Our Team?

• Earning Potential: Highly competitive commission structure with recurring revenue opportunities.
• Make an Impact: Offer a service that actively helps local businesses thrive while financially supporting the local parish.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Established in 1992, John Patrick Publishing Company publishes weekly bulletins for over 600 churches - in print, online and on the interactive app Finding Faber. Our phenomenal growth and success is attributed largely to the hard work and excellent customer service provided by our employees. We are dedicated to serving our customers with professionalism and respect, both of which are driven by our commitment to uphold the highest standards of industry excellence.