Sales Account Associate

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Sales Account Representative – Magazine & Digital Advertising (Base + Commission)
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Chicago, IL (In-Office / Remote available for the right candidate)
Base Salary: Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure

About the Role
We are seeking a driven, highly organized Sales Account Representative to sell integrated print and digital advertising space across our premier music publications. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for instrument manufacturers, record labels, PR agencies, and School Music Programs looking to reach a dedicated, high-value music community.

While you will inherit a list of certain accounts, you will manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting new advertisers to structuring multi-platform sponsorship packages that leverage our legacy print editions, digital web properties, and email newsletters.

Key Responsibilities

* Prospect, cold-call, and close new advertising and sponsorship accounts within the music industry.
* Sell integrated media packages, combining traditional print display advertising with digital banners, newsletter takeovers, and custom content sponsorships.
* Maintain and grow existing client accounts by aligning their marketing goals with our publishing calendar and media kit.
* Collaborate with the editorial and production teams to ensure all ad creatives are received, approved, and correctly positioned before publication deadlines.
* Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas.

Requirements

* 2–5 years of experience in B2B sales, account management, or media sales (experience in print or digital publishing is a major plus).
* A baseline understanding of or passion for the music industry and its major commercial landscapes.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills via phone, video, and email.
* Self-motivated and comfortable working under a goal-driven base plus commission structure.
* Proximity to our Chicago office is preferred, but we are open to full remote operations for candidates with a proven media sales track record.
* You'll do some light travel to see clients and the out to Anaheim for the NAMM Show each year.
* Being a musician is a big plus but just the passion for music will do too.