Media Consultant - 2 - Inside

Maine Trust for Local News; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Maine Trust for Local News in Maine's leading media company seeks an Inside Media Sales Consultant to help local businesses grow with integrated marketing solutions across digital, print, and emerging platforms.

As a trusted advisor on the sales team, you’ll build a strong pipeline, consult with clients to reach goals, collaborate with internal teams, and use CRM and Google Workspace tools to deliver measurable results and a high level of service.

Qualifications

• Consultative, solutions-oriented sales experience with local businesses.
• Ability to discuss digital marketing concepts such as audience targeting and metrics.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Google Workspace.
• Organized, self-motivated and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted marketing advisor to local businesses.
• Consult with clients to understand goals and recommend customized strategies.
• Sell a full suite of advertising and marketing solutions across digital, print, and emerging platforms.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline through outbound and inbound sales.
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute campaigns and deliver measurable results.
• Use CRM tools, reporting, and available technology to track activity and optimize performance.

Skills

Sales experience

Consultative selling

Digital marketing concepts

Communication

CRM familiarity

Team player

Tools

CRM systems

Google Workspace

Job description

Media Consultant – Inside Sales (Marketing Solutions)

Do you love helping local businesses grow through smart, results-driven marketing? Join our sales team and partner with small and medium-sized businesses to deliver integrated marketing solutions that drive awareness, engagement, and revenue. Maine Trust for Local News—the state’s largest media organization—is seeking an experienced and motivated Inside Media Sales Consultant to help local businesses succeed across a powerful mix of digital, print, and marketing services.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted marketing advisor to local businesses
• Consult with clients to understand their goals and recommend customized marketing strategies
• Sell a full suite of advertising and marketing solutions, including digital, print, and emerging platforms
• Build and manage a strong pipeline through outbound and inbound sales efforts
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute campaigns and deliver measurable results
• Use CRM tools, reporting, and available technology to track activity and optimize performance

Who You Are

• Passionate about supporting local businesses and communities
• A proven sales professional with a consultative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable discussing digital marketing concepts such as audience targeting, performance metrics, and campaign optimization
• Tech-savvy, with strong computer skills and working knowledge of Google Workspace tools
• Organized, self-motivated, and results-driven
• A clear and confident communicator—both written and verbal
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning

About Maine Trust for Local News

We are a network of trusted daily and weekly news brands with the largest digital publishing reach in Maine. Our portfolio includes the Portland Press Herald, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, Sun Journal, Times Record, Forecaster papers, and more. Our sales consultants can seamlessly sell across all publications and platforms to deliver comprehensive marketing solutions for our clients.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities across our organization

Maine Trust for Local News is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation details

48857.96-58839.69 Yearly Salary