Media Sales Representative

Best Version Media • Alexandria, MN

5d • $65,000 - $1,000,000

About The Position

Best Version Media is seeking a community-focused sales representative to build and run a local community magazine business as an Associate Publisher, with the opportunity to advance to Publisher. This is an outside-sales, independent-contractor opportunity built around developing relationships with local business owners and helping them reach nearby households through community magazines, digital advertising, and online presence solutions.

The position is 100% commission, with uncapped, cumulative income and no start-up costs. The posting lists earning potential of $65,000+ in year one and $150,000+ in year two. While building the magazine, Associate Publishers receive bonus earnings; once the magazine reaches its revenue baseline, Publishers earn 70% commission on collected sales above baseline, potentially increasing to 80% with performance incentives. Earnings depend on sales and performance.

The role includes structured training, daily live coaching, and support from local leadership. It requires meeting business owners in person within the assigned territory and is best suited to someone prepared to make building the business a primary professional focus.

Requirements

• Provide personal transportation, a phone, a laptop, and reliable internet.
• Have a genuine interest in building and nurturing local business relationships.
• Be motivated and consistent, with willingness to make building the business a primary professional focus.
• Be willing to meet business owners in person within the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

• A track record in prospecting, negotiating, and closing.
• Experience in outside sales, door-to-door sales, real estate, or insurance.
• Experience serving the public in retail, hospitality, education, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local business owners in person and consult with them about reaching nearby households.
• Develop integrated marketing programs for clients that combine magazine placements, digital advertising, and online presence solutions.
• Prospect, negotiate, and close sales to build a local client base.
• Build and grow a book of business using the company’s training and sales system.
• Build and nurture relationships with local businesses and the community.

Benefits

• Uncapped, cumulative commission income with no start-up costs.
• Bonus earnings while building the magazine.
• Potential to earn 70% commission on collected sales above the revenue baseline, increasing up to 80% with performance incentives.
• Structured training, daily live coaching, and support from a local leadership team.
• Incentives including trips and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed