Sales Executive-in-Residence

Sales Executive-in-Residence

About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

Applications are being sought for a Marketing/Sales Executive-in-Residence in the WKU Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB) Marketing Department.  This position will have a start date of August 2025.  The successful candidate will contribute to the University's mission through teaching, mentoring students in career preparation, conducting service requirements for the department, and serving as liaison with professional contacts on behalf of the department. This position is eligible for promotion after several consecutive years of service.

WKU is one of a handful of schools in the United States with a Center for Professional Selling, and it is expected that the chosen candidate for this position will help to greatly enhance the Center's mission both in the classroom and with corporate partners.

The GFCB is AACSB accredited in both business and accounting, and currently offers undergraduate majors in eight (8) areas including marketing.  The marketing major has concentrations in Sales, Strategy and Social Media. The department also offers minors in Marketing and Sales, along with a Sales Certificate. Graduate programs include a Master of Arts in Economics, Master's in Accountancy, and a comprehensive MBA that includes a Marketing certificate. The marketing department consists of ten full-time faculty members.

Requirements:

• Candidate must have a Master's of Business Administration (MBA), or a master's degree with a minimum of five (5) years of business experience.
• Candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a sales role.  This experience could be specifically in sales or in a business role involving selling as a main requirement for the job (corporate recruiter; financial planner; business owner, etc.).
• Candidate must have experience teaching sales in an academic setting or experience in a sales manager role where the training of new employees was a main requirement of the position (please describe training as part of your application packet).

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by February 28, 2025,  although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

• Cover letter indicating interest and relevant experience
• Resume or Curriculum Vita
• Any evidence of teaching effectiveness as either a University instructor (e.g., teaching evaluations) or Corporate Sales Training
• Unofficial Transcripts

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.

For more information about the specific job application, you can contact the search chair: Dr. Kate Nicewicz Scott at kate.nicewicz@wku.edu.

For general information on the WKU sales program, you can contact the Center Director: Lukas P. Forbes, Ph.D. at Lukas.forbes@wku.edu or 270.745.2993.

Quicklink to apply: https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=CBBEDDC0B1A988FFCEC45A993A0D8299?JOBID=185087