Business Membership Sales Lead

Aspen Daily News; Aspen (CO); Remote; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at an independent newspaper dedicated to community-driven journalism. As a Business Membership Sales Lead, you'll cultivate relationships with local businesses, promoting the value of supporting fearless journalism. This unique role allows you to work flexibly and manage your own schedule while making a significant impact on local news. With a commission-only structure, your earnings are limitless, and every membership sold supports vital storytelling and community collaborations. If you have a passion for journalism and empowering small businesses, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for business membership sales.
• Engage with businesses via email, phone, and in-person outreach.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Self-Driven Attitude

Consultative Sales

Job description

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Media, Communications & Engagement Pro | Passionate About Independent Journalism & Community-Driven News

Position: Business Membership Sales Lead

Part-Time | Remote-Friendly | Commission-Based

The Aspen Daily News — the only independently owned daily newspaper in the Roaring Fork Valley — is looking for a motivated, mission-driven sales lead to launch and lead our Business Membership program.

This is not your typical sales role. We’re not just selling ad space (although we do that too) — but with this program, we’re building a movement of local businesses investing in fearless, local journalism. You’ll be the dedicated point person for cultivating relationships with community-minded businesses across the valley who want to align with a trusted, transparent, and tenacious news organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary contact for business membership sales and onboarding
• Engage with businesses via email, phone, and in-person outreach (especially in Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood, and beyond)
• Communicate the value of supporting ADN’s mission, especially for businesses that don’t partake in traditional advertising
• Customize pitches based on the goals, values, and community footprint of each potential member
• Manage outreach in our business member database and keep accurate records of contacts and conversions
• Coordinate with ADN leadership for special thank-you moments, promotional shoutouts, and onboarding materials
• Help refine and scale the business membership program as it grows

What You Bring:

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A self-driven attitude — you’ll manage your own schedule and goals
• A sincere passion for community, local journalism, and empowering small businesses
• Experience in consultative or mission-based sales is a plus

Compensation:

This is a commission-only position with high upside. We offer 35% commission on each new business membership sold, with first-year memberships priced at $750.

That means you earn $262.50 per sale, with no cap on commissions.

Why This Role Matters:

Business members help ensure the Aspen Daily News can continue its watchdog reporting, regional storytelling, youth journalism opportunities, and community collaborations. Every membership sold is a vote for local news with integrity.

To Apply:

Send a brief note about yourself, why this role excites you, and a resume highlighting relevant experience to David Cook, co-owner and publisher, at [e-mail], and copy Megan Tackett, director of development, at [e-mail].