Media Sales Representative
About The Position
Best Version Media is seeking a community-focused outside sales representative to build and run a local community magazine business as an Associate Publisher, with the opportunity to advance to Publisher after the magazine reaches its revenue baseline. The role involves meeting local business owners in person and helping them grow through a coordinated marketing program combining magazine placements, digital advertising, and online presence services. The position is an independent-contractor business model paid 100% by commission, with uncapped cumulative earnings, no start-up costs, and a schedule the representative controls. Associate Publishers receive bonus earnings while building the business. Publishers earn 70% commission on collected sales above baseline, potentially increasing to 80% with performance incentives. The posting states potential earnings of $65,000+ in year one and $150,000+ in year two; top performers may exceed $1,000,000 in annual sales volume. Training, daily live coaching, and local leadership support are provided.
Requirements
- Sales ability or motivation to develop it; prospecting, negotiating, and closing experience is helpful but not required.
- Own transportation, phone, and laptop, plus reliable internet access.
- Genuine interest in building and nurturing local business relationships.
- Willingness to make the role a primary professional focus during the business-building phase.
Nice To Haves
- Background in outside sales, door-to-door sales, real estate, or insurance.
- Experience serving the public in fields such as retail, hospitality, education, or healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Meet with local business owners in person and consult with them about reaching households in their community.
- Develop coordinated marketing programs for clients that include community magazine placements, digital ads, and online presence.
- Prospect for clients, negotiate, and close sales to build a sustainable book of business.
- Build and nurture local business relationships and develop the community magazine business in the assigned area.
Benefits
- Uncapped commission earnings with cumulative income potential.
- No start-up costs.
- Schedule controlled by the representative.
- Bonus earnings while building the magazine business.
- Performance incentives that can increase Publisher commission to 80%.
- Structured training, daily live coaching, and local leadership support.
- Potential incentives including trips and recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
