Employment Opportunities
Guide Book Publishing is in its second decade of being a strong industry leader in religious ministry books and directories for local congregations and in direct-mail advertising. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented company. Our main hiring opportunities are for additional Account Executives to sell and market direct-mail advertising. We periodically have positions open in our Administrative Department, as well as for Press/Production Positions, and Graphic Design Positions.
Employment Opportunities: Position Descriptions
Account Executive Positions:
As a successful and growing leader in our field, GBP is seeking additional Account Executives to sell and market direct-mail advertising. Founded in 1991, we publish Guide Book & Directories for over 850 congregations across the nation. Our Account Executives are headquartered throughout the country with virtual selling through phone, email, and Zoom appointments.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Outside Sales Experience – Preferably at least three to five years of successful sales experience
Communication Skills – Ability to work the telephone to transfer leads into appointments and then into sales
Proactive – High energy level and can work independently within a team concept
Organized – Well organized to keep track of multiple clients at different stages in the sales process
Self-Starter – Ability to seek out new leads for clients with the self-confidence to overcome objections
Professional, honest and ethical
Compensation program:
Base draw and lucrative commission program
Bonus program
Health and life insurance
401k program with company match
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
First-year potential: $50,000 plus
We currently have Account Executive positions in the following metro areas:
Arkansas: Little Rock
Georgia: Atlanta
Illinois: Chicago, Naperville, St. Louis
Indiana: Indianapolis
Kansas: Kansas City, Wichita
Kentucky: Louisville
Michigan: Detroit
Minnesota: Minneapolis, St. Paul
Missouri: Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield
Ohio: Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, Tulsa
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Tennessee: Memphis, Nashville
Texas: Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio
Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Appleton, Kenosha
Administrative, Graphic Design, and Production & Press Positions:
We periodically have positions open in our Administrative Department, which includes Accounts Receivable Positions and Sales Support Positions; in our Graphic Design Department, which includes Ad Design Positions and Church Coordinator Positions; and in our Production & Press Department, which includes Final Review Positions and Press Positions. We advertise locally (St. Louis area) when these positions are available. However, we do keep resumes on file.
Compensation program:
Base Salary
Bonus Program
Health and life insurance
401k program with company match
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
Annual reviews