Agency Sales Manager

Newsweek • Chicago, IL

1d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Newsweek is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented sales professional to support its Revenue and Sales team. This role is an opportunity to build a career in digital media commercial sales. The Sales Manager will help secure key agency meetings and requests for proposals across key vertical categories, working cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, and Ad Operations to support revenue growth. The role offers exposure to executive leadership and potential growth into Account Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, Revenue Operations, or Client Partnerships.

Requirements

• Proven experience in media, publishing, or advertising sales, ideally managing agency accounts.
• Strong relationships across media agencies and a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Confidence presenting and pitching multi-platform advertising solutions.
• Commercially minded, organized, and comfortable working to deadlines.
• Collaborative communication skills, including strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM and standard sales-reporting tools.
• 5–7 years of experience in media, advertising, and agency sales.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with a CRM platform.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Digital media or advertising experience.
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, direct sales, branded content, newsletters, video, and events.
• Experience creating client-facing presentations.
• Familiarity with revenue forecasting and sales reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships within media agencies, agency groups, and with key planners and buyers.
• Work with Sales Directors to help deliver revenue targets across assigned agency accounts and advertising products.
• Develop account plans that identify client priorities, revenue opportunities, and growth strategies.
• Work with Sales Directors to secure RFPs and pitch integrated campaigns, sponsorships, and partnership ideas tailored to agency and advertiser objectives.
• Represent Newsweek in agency meetings, presentations, events, and industry forums.
• Work closely with Sales Directors, marketing, and Ad Operations teams to develop proposals and deliver campaigns.
• Share market and agency insights to inform sales strategy and product development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level