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Description The Colorado Sun, a nationally recognized leader and award-winning digital news outlet, is expanding their sales team and seeking a full-time, experienced advertising salesperson to grow the Colorado market and support our growing public benefit corporation... The ideal candidate is someone who is enthusiastic about developing the prospect and client relationship and enjoys the process. This person should thrive in a startup/growing Description

The Colorado Sun, a nationally recognized leader and award-winning digital news outlet, is expanding their sales team and seeking a full-time, experienced advertising salesperson to grow the Colorado market and support our growing public benefit corporation...

The ideal candidate is someone who is enthusiastic about developing the prospect and client relationship and enjoys the process. This person should thrive in a startup/growing environment.

This person will contribute not only to the revenue goals of the company, but also share their ideas about growth in membership, events and marketing. The Senior Sales Associate is also responsible for representing the Colorado Sun at various business and networking events, working at Sun booths at conferences, facilitating trade relationships where necessary and helping to develop sales materials.

Responsibilities:
• Selling advertising and sponsorships for virtual and in-person Sun public events, Sun podcasts, and Sun website and newsletter options.
• Creating partnerships
• Understanding the industry verticals and looking for additional business.
• Maintaining relationships with clients while representing the brand at networking events.
• Cold calling prospects
• Preparing proposals to help clients achieve their marketing goals.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or 1-3 years of equivalent media sales experience
• Familiarity with digital sales and CRM tools, such as Newspaper Manager.
• Commitment to representing our public benefit corporation's mission.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients and selling in a consultative manner.
• Entrepreneurial, creative salesperson who works well independently yet as part of a team.
• Goal-oriented to achieve monthly and annual revenue goals.
• Must enjoy juggling multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Highly organized with attention to detail is a must.

Location: This job is based in the Denver area with hybrid options

Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience, plus benefits including access to 401(k) and health, dental and vision insurance. Eligible for commissions.

References: References will be required from finalist candidates before an offer is extended.

About The Sun: The Colorado Sun is a well-capitalized, award-winning, online news organization created and owned by some of the state's most experienced journalists. It produces agenda-setting local journalism that highlights the people, places and issues that make Colorado a great place to live, work and play.

The Sun is a Public Benefit Corporation and an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all life experiences and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ people. All qualified candidates will be considered, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, religion, political affiliation or veteran status.

Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@ explaining why you would be ideally suited for the position
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