Media Sales Executive - Commission-Only

Philadelphia magazine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Media Group is seeking an Account Executive to sell integrated media programs and advertising solutions across print, digital, social, mobile and experiential platforms in the Philadelphia DMA. This role focuses on new business development and is 100% commission-based, reporting to the CMG Publisher.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in outside advertising/media sales, excellent presentation and organizational skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in outside advertising/media sales.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated individual who can ramp up quickly and uncover new prospects.
• Great at setting up face‑to‑face sales meetings.
• Ability to think creatively to deliver on client goals.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with grace under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive and collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Driving revenue across all platforms (print, digital, social, mobile and event sponsorship) for the brand.
• Set up high volume sales calls each week with clients and agencies to develop and present new revenue opportunities.
• Initiate and develop integrated programs and sponsorship packages for current clients and new prospects
• Work collaboratively with marketing to develop creative integrated proposals designed to achieve client goals and bring in revenue.
• Build and maintain strong client and agency relationships at all levels, attend networking events and trade shows related to assigned categories.
• Use various sales aides, presentations, research, marketing and all resources to help effectively deliver sales message to clients.
• Provide accurate and timely business estimates, forecasts, paperwork and administration.
• Generate ideas for new initiatives and new categories of business.
• Work directly with the Publisher to develop custom programs for new clients.
• Maintain CRM database.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Outside advertising/media sales

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Face-to-face sales meetings

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Citizen Media Group is seeking an Account Executive to sell integrated media programs and advertising solutions across print, digital, social, mobile and experiential platforms in the Philadelphia DMA. This role focuses on new business development and is 100% commission-based, reporting to the CMG Publisher.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in outside advertising/media sales, excellent presentation and organizational skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships in a fast-paced