Business Development Representative
Gulfport Full-time Junior Sales Development
At a glance
Entry-level Sales Development role at WXXV. Gulfport · full-time.
Pay not stated
RoleSales Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationGulfport
EmploymentFull-time
PostedJul 16, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build prospect lists of local businesses that could invest in ongoing advertising and marketing
- Reach owners and marketing decision-makers through calls, email, social media, and local visits
- Introduce WXXV and ChartLocal, then book discovery meetings for assigned Account Executives
- Capture prospect details, log outreach in the CRM, and give Account Executives clear meeting handoffs
- Keep daily outreach moving through follow-up, sales meetings, coaching, and training
What you bring
- Clear speaking and writing skills, with confidence in outbound calls and in-person business visits
- A self-directed, persistent, organized approach to activity and performance expectations
- A valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and availability for local travel
- Experience in sales, business development, appointment setting, or another B2B position is preferred
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone comfortable starting conversations with local business owners and working independently toward defined activity goals. You will work closely with an assigned Account Executive and represent WXXV and ChartLocal in the local business community. Local travel is part of the job, and employment requires DMV and criminal background checks.
From the employer
Business Development Representative – WXXV / ChartLocal
WXXV and ChartLocal are seeking a motivated, outgoing Business Development Representative to help generate new business opportunities for our broadcast and digital sales team.
This role focuses on identifying prospective advertisers, connecting with local business decision-makers, and scheduling discovery meetings for Account Executives. The ideal candidate is confident initiating conversations, persistent with follow-up, organized, and comfortable working independently.
Responsibilities
WXXV and ChartLocal offer a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and helping local businesses succeed through strategic advertising solutions.
We utilize DMV and criminal background checks as a condition of employment.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to [email protected], fax to 228-314-9223 or mail to:
Human Resources
WXXV-TV
P.O. Box 2500
Gulfport, MS 39505
Please specify how you learned of this opening.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Employment at WXXV shall be based on merit, qualification, and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or an employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
WXXV and ChartLocal are seeking a motivated, outgoing Business Development Representative to help generate new business opportunities for our broadcast and digital sales team.
This role focuses on identifying prospective advertisers, connecting with local business decision-makers, and scheduling discovery meetings for Account Executives. The ideal candidate is confident initiating conversations, persistent with follow-up, organized, and comfortable working independently.
Responsibilities
- Research and develop targeted lists of local business prospects
- Identify businesses with the potential to invest in ongoing advertising and marketing
- Contact prospective clients through phone calls, email, social media, and in-person visits
- Connect with business owners, marketing leaders, and other decision-makers
- Introduce WXXV and ChartLocal and secure discovery meetings for assigned Account Executives
- Gather basic information about each prospect and provide a clear handoff before the meeting
- Maintain accurate records of calls, visits, follow-ups, and scheduled meetings within a CRM
- Manage daily prospecting activity and consistently follow up with potential clients
- Participate in sales meetings, coaching sessions, and ongoing training
- Represent WXXV and ChartLocal professionally throughout the local business community
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable making outbound calls and conducting in-person business visits
- Self-motivated, persistent, organized, and able to work independently
- Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of business professionals
- Comfortable working toward defined activity and performance expectations
- Positive attitude with a competitive, team-oriented mindset
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally
- Previous experience in sales, business development, appointment setting, or another B2B role
- Experience working with local businesses or small- and medium-sized business owners
- Familiarity with CRM systems and sales pipeline management
- Media, marketing, or advertising experience is a plus
- Entry-level candidates with strong communication skills, confidence, and initiative are encouraged to apply
WXXV and ChartLocal offer a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and helping local businesses succeed through strategic advertising solutions.
We utilize DMV and criminal background checks as a condition of employment.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to [email protected], fax to 228-314-9223 or mail to:
Human Resources
WXXV-TV
P.O. Box 2500
Gulfport, MS 39505
Please specify how you learned of this opening.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Employment at WXXV shall be based on merit, qualification, and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or an employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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