Community Sales Specialist

Linked Professional Services • Warren, MI

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and self-driven Community Sales Specialist to support advertising sales and community partnership growth. This role focuses on building long-term relationships with local businesses and organizations while helping them increase visibility through community newsletters and a digital resource platform. This is a relationship-based sales role centered on helping local businesses connect with their communities through ongoing advertising and marketing opportunities. The position begins with a guaranteed weekly base for the first 90 days before transitioning into a full commission structure.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and integrity
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based and remote-capable sales environment
• Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain relationships
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Strong follow-through and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Sales or customer-facing experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Prospect and connect with local businesses and community organizations
• Conduct in-person and remote consultations to present advertising opportunities
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Educate clients on marketing options within newsletters and digital platforms
• Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities
• Meet and exceed sales goals and performance expectations
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure smooth campaign execution
• Research and identify prospective clients within assigned territories
• Follow up with clients to maintain engagement and drive renewals
• Represent the company in a professional, community-focused manner

Benefits

• Flexible schedule outside of weekly team meeting
• Full-time and part-time flexibility available
• Opportunity to build long-term client partnerships rather than one-time sales
• Supportive, small-team environment focused on community impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed