Advertising Sales Director

Nebraska Life Magazine; Fort Wayne (IN); Remote; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advertising Sales Director to spearhead advertising growth across various platforms. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for Nebraska and a knack for building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will manage client accounts, develop outreach strategies, and work collaboratively with teams to ensure successful campaign execution. With flexible remote options and a supportive team, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a respected brand while enjoying a fulfilling career in sales.

Benefits

Health Insurance

SIMPLE IRA with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Remote Work Options

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales, advertising, media, or business development.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with Nebraska-based advertisers.
• Manage full sales cycle – from outreach to closing to account management.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Persuasion Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

3+ years in Sales or Advertising

Tools

CRM Tools

Remote Work Platforms

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Company: Nebraska Life Magazine (Flagship Publishing)

Location: Nebraska-based remote (preferred)

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Salary Range: $59,805 – $70,054 per year (Base + Commission)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Flexible hours

• Health insurance (for full-time employees)

• SIMPLE IRA with employer match

• Paid time off (for full-time employees)

• Flexible remote work options

• Supportive team and respected statewide brand

Job Summary:

Nebraska Life Magazine is hiring an Advertising Sales Director to lead advertising growth across our print, digital and event platforms. This role involves managing client accounts, developing outreach strategies, and building long-term relationships with Nebraska businesses and organizations.

If you have strong communication skills, sales experience, and a passion for Nebraska’s people and places, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect and build relationships with Nebraska-based advertisers
• Create and present custom advertising proposals
• Manage full sales cycle – from outreach to closing to account management
• Coordinate ad deadlines with editorial and production teams
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and track sales performance
• Participate in campaign planning, forecasting, and strategy
• Assist with advertiser distribution and collections as needed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in sales, advertising, media, or business development
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and customer service skills
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Familiar with CRM tools and remote work platforms
• Knowledge of Nebraska business and community landscape is preferred

Application Instructions:

To apply, please email the following to: [e-mail]

Subject line: Nebraska Advertising Sales Director – [Your Name]

• A short email introducing yourself and your approach to sales and relationship building
• A video (up to 4 minutes) in which you tell us:

• What you know about our magazine and company
• Why you want to contribute to our mission
• What super-skills you have that we need
• What is your "happy place"

We’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships, communicate with purpose, and connect advertisers to a publication that reflects the richness, pride, and spirit of Nebraska.

Research

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Book and Periodical Publishing