Remote Sales Associate - Marketing Solutions

Gannett Co., Inc.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking a motivated Sales Associate for LocaliQ within the USA TODAY Network. This entry-level role focuses on prospecting, pipeline development, and securing qualified meetings to drive future revenue growth.

You will partner with Sales Managers, Media Specialists, and Account Executives, supporting business growth while learning sales processes, tools, and CRM practices in a hybrid or remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to learn new sales tools, platforms, and processes quickly.
• Self-motivated with a desire to build a sales career.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting and referrals.
• Build and maintain prospect pipelines using Salesforce and market intelligence tools.
• Schedule qualified discovery meetings for Media Specialists and Account Executives.
• Support open territories and transitional account assignments with business development activities.
• Create and develop new sales opportunities contributing to territory growth.
• Execute daily activity plans to achieve prospecting and meeting goals.
• Maintain accurate data in Salesforce and monitor campaigns.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer service mindset

Self-motivated

Ability to learn sales tools

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Sales engagement tools

Market research platforms

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking a motivated Sales Associate for LocaliQ within the USA TODAY Network. This entry-level role focuses on prospecting, pipeline development, and securing qualified meetings to drive future revenue growth.

You will partner with Sales Managers, Media Specialists, and Account Executives, supporting business growth while learning sales processes, tools, and CRM practices in a hybrid or remote work environment.