Salesperson

Red Hook Star- Revue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Hook Star-Revue in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a part-time on-site Salesperson to identify local businesses, present advertising opportunities, and build community partnerships. You will manage a sales pipeline, conduct meetings in-person and by phone, prepare proposals, and close deals, while coordinating with editorial and production teams to ensure campaigns run smoothly.

This role emphasizes relationship-building with nonprofits and small businesses to grow revenue and support Brooklyn

Qualifications

• Strong sales and account management skills, including prospecting, lead follow-up, negotiation, and closing.
• Experience with advertising or media sales across print, digital, and social campaigns.
• Clear and persuasive communication in person, by phone, and in writing.
• On-site work in a fast-paced, community-focused environment with defined targets.
• Familiarity with basic CRM tools or spreadsheets to track leads and sales activity.
• Interest in local journalism and Brooklyn neighborhoods is beneficial.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with small businesses, nonprofits, and local groups.
• Sales or business development background; marketing/communications education is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prospect local businesses and organizations and present advertising opportunities.
• Manage a pipeline of leads and conduct in-person and phone meetings.
• Prepare proposals and follow up to close sales.
• Coordinate with editorial and production teams to ensure campaigns run smoothly.
• Track performance and maintain accurate sales records.
• Represent Red Hook Star-Revue in the community and attend local events when needed.
• Help grow revenue while supporting the outlet’s neighborhood-driven mission.

Skills

Sales & account mgmt

Advertising/media sales

Communication

On-site Brooklyn

CRM tools

Local journalism knowledge

Relationship building

Sales experience

Job description

Company Description

Red Hook Star-Revue is an independent Brooklyn media outlet dedicated to serving Red Hook and nearby neighborhoods through local journalism, arts and culture coverage, and community storytelling. For over 16 years, the outlet has reported on the people, businesses, artists, organizations, and issues that shape the area. Red Hook Star-Revue connects its audience across print, digital, and social media while maintaining deep roots in the community it covers. The organization also partners with businesses and nonprofits to develop thoughtful advertising and media campaigns that reach engaged local audiences across Brooklyn and beyond. Its work is grounded in real, community-focused journalism created by people who live and work in the neighborhood.

Role Description

This is a part-time, on-site Salesperson role based in Brooklyn, NY. The Salesperson will identify and contact local businesses and organizations, present advertising and media partnership opportunities, and build relationships that support their marketing goals. Typical daily tasks include prospecting new clients, managing a pipeline of leads, conducting in-person and phone meetings, preparing proposals, and following up to close sales. The role also involves coordinating with editorial and production teams to ensure campaigns run smoothly, tracking performance, and maintaining accurate sales records. The Salesperson will represent Red Hook Star-Revue in the community, attend local events when needed, and help grow revenue while supporting the outlet’s neighborhood-driven mission.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and account management skills, including prospecting, lead follow-up, negotiation, and closing.
• Experience with advertising or media sales, such as print, digital, and social media campaigns.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in person, on the phone, and in writing.
• Comfort working on-site in a fast-paced, community-focused environment and meeting defined sales targets.
• Familiarity with basic CRM tools or spreadsheets for tracking leads, opportunities, and sales activity.
• Knowledge of or interest in local journalism, community media, and Brooklyn neighborhoods is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to build long‑term relationships with small businesses, nonprofits, and local organizations.
• Previous experience in sales, customer‑facing roles, or business development; formal education in marketing, communications, or a related field is a plus but not required.
• Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus. Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill local preferred