Location Requirement: Must live in Northwest Georgia

About NW Georgia Living

NW Georgia Living is a regional lifestyle magazine celebrating the people, businesses, communities and experiences that make Northwest Georgia a great place to live, work and visit.

We are looking for an energetic, relationship-driven Advertising Sales Representative to help grow our advertising partnerships and expand our presence throughout the region.

This is an opportunity to represent an established community-focused media b

rand while working directly with local businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders.

The Opportunity

As an Advertising Sales Representative, you will be responsible for developing new business, building relationships with local advertisers and growing existing accounts.

You'll introduce businesses to the marketing opportunities available through NW Georgia Living, helping them connect with local residents and consumers through print and digital advertising.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable making introductions, scheduling appointments, presenting ideas, following up with prospects and ultimately closing advertising partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new advertising prospects throughout Northwest Georgia.
• Build relationships with local business owners, marketing directors and decision-makers.
• Sell print advertising, digital advertising and integrated marketing opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective advertisers.
• Schedule and conduct sales meetings, presentations and follow-up calls.
• Grow existing advertising accounts through renewals, upselling and additional marketing opportunities.
• Develop relationships with chambers of commerce, business organizations and community leaders.
• Stay informed about local businesses, community happenings and regional marketing opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with company leadership to develop sales strategies and achieve revenue goals.
• Represent NW Georgia Living professionally at local events and business functions.

Qualifications

• Must currently live in Northwest Georgia.
• Previous sales, advertising, marketing or business development experience preferred but not necessary.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable prospecting, making outbound calls and meeting with business owners.
• Self-motivated, organized and capable of managing an independent sales territory.
• Strong follow-up skills and the ability to close business.
• Familiarity with the local business community is a plus.
• Proficient with email, Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to represent a growing regional lifestyle media brand.
• Competitive compensation with commission-based earning potential.
• The ability to develop and manage your own portfolio of advertising clients.
• Direct access to company leadership and sales support.
• Print and digital advertising products to offer local businesses.
• An opportunity to grow alongside an expanding media company.

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who is personable, driven and genuinely enjoys working with people.

The ideal candidate understands the local business community, isn't afraid to pick up the phone, enjoys meeting new people and has the confidence to ask for the business.

You don't have to be an expert in publishing or media. We can teach you our products, marketing opportunities and sales process. What matters most is your ability to build relationships, develop opportunities and generate revenue.

If you're a motivated salesperson who wants to make an impact in the Northwest Georgia business community, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief introduction to Randy Green at randy@rdgmedia.net.