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Media Advertising Sales Rep

AppleOne Employment Services
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Media Advertising Sales Representative

Location: Hilton Head, katie, Beaufort, Bluffton & Savannah
Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Schedule: 1 in-office day per month + 1 day of in-person prospecting weekly
Reports To: Head of Publishing

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a driven Media Advertising Sales Representative to join our growing sales team. This role is ideal for a marketing or communications graduate who enjoys relationship-building, thrives in a fast-paced sales environment, and wants to grow into a leadership role within media sales.

You’ll sell advertising solutions across print and digital platforms, with exposure to radio, TV, or outdoor advertising. This is a hunter-style role for someone who is competitive, self-motivated, and excited by commission-based growth.

What You’ll Do

  • Prospect, develop, and close new advertising clients in the local market
  • Conduct in-person outreach, including weekly face-to-face prospecting
  • Build long-term relationships with local business owners and decision-makers
  • Manage leads, opportunities, and follow-ups using a CRM system
  • Meet or exceed monthly and annual revenue goals
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaign success
  • Over time, own and grow specific industry verticals

What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • Proven media or advertising sales experience (required)
  • Experience selling print, digital, radio, TV, or outdoor advertising
  • Minimum of 2 years in advertising or media sales (ideal: 5–8 years)
  • Strong prospecting, hunting, and closing skills
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal structure
  • Willingness to travel locally and conduct in-person sales

Preferred:

  • Magazine advertising sales experience
  • Background with media companies such as McClatchy, LocaliQ, Adams Outdoor, or Lamar Outdoor
  • Experience with local broadcast or large media organizations
  • Existing relationships in Beaufort, Bluffton, Savannah, or Hilton Head

Salary/Compensation:

  • First-Year OTE: ~$55,000
  • Ongoing OTE: $75,000–$100,000+

Growth & Advancement

  • Clear path into sales management or leadership within 2–3 years
  • Ideal for someone who wants to grow beyond individual sales into a leadership role

Team & Culture

  • Small, collaborative sales team (2 full-time, 1 part-time)
  • Competitive but supportive environment
  • We value people who are hungry, driven, respectful, and team-oriented