Media Sales Representative
About The Position
Best Version Media is seeking a community-focused outside sales representative to build and operate a local community magazine business. The representative begins as an Associate Publisher, selling magazine advertising and digital marketing solutions to local businesses, and may graduate to Publisher once the magazine reaches its revenue baseline. Publishers earn commission on collected sales above baseline, with the opportunity to earn higher commissions through performance incentives. The role is commission-only, has no start-up costs, and offers a schedule the representative controls. The company provides structured training, daily live coaching, and local leadership support.
Requirements
- Ability or motivation to develop sales skills, including prospecting, negotiating, and closing; prior sales experience is helpful but not required.
- Own transportation, phone, laptop, and reliable internet access.
- Genuine interest in building and nurturing local business relationships.
- Willingness to make the business a primary professional focus during the build.
Nice To Haves
- A 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 on solutions for increasing awareness among nearby households.
- Create integrated marketing programs for clients, combining magazine placements, digital advertising, and online presence.
- Prospect, negotiate, and close advertising sales to build a local book of business.
- Build and nurture relationships with local businesses and establish a community magazine in the assigned area.
Benefits
- Uncapped, cumulative commission income with no start-up costs.
- Bonus earnings while building as an Associate Publisher.
- Commission of 70% on collected sales above baseline as a Publisher, with potential to reach 80% through performance incentives.
- Incentives including trips and recognition.
- Structured training, daily live coaching, and local leadership support.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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