Digital Media Sales Representative

AllGear Digital seeks a Digital Media Sales Representative to support its owned-and-operated publications (i.e. GearJunkie.com, TheInertia.com, and more) and their related channels. This is a contract-to-hire position that will start with a monthly retainer + commission structure.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage a client list of potential brand partners
  • Prospect for new clients & new verticals (i.e. near and non-endemic accounts)
  • Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key advertisers and media buying agencies
  • Own and drive full cycle sales: initial outreach to closing the deal and passing off to Project Management
  • Sell traditional and custom digital advertising (display media, content, video, podcast, giveaways, sponsorships, social media, e-news, live activations, etc.)
  • Utilize consultative sales methods: Converse with clients via email and phone to determine upcoming campaigns or product launches, KPIs, timing, and budget
  • Receive RFPs from media buying agencies and brand partners
  • Build, propose, and close integrated digital media campaigns across AllGear Digital publications
  • Generate direct sales revenue
  • Effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple advertising requests in a deadline-driven environment
  • Create (or aid in the creation of) any needed sales materials
  • Effectively prepare for, conceptualize and deliver online, phone, and in-person sales presentations
  • Travel to trade shows, events, and more to network with key industry contacts
  • Provide prompt email/phone follow up to inbound inquiries
  • Properly track all account activity in our CRM
  • Create efficiencies in the sales process
  • Provide excellent customer service and build strong account relationships
  • Forecast revenue from media campaigns
  • Report directly to the Sales Manager of AllGear Digital

Who You Are

  • A minimum of 2 years of related work experience, ideally in the digital media industry
  • Rolodex of brand partner & agency connections that could be leveraged for AllGear Digital
  • Candidates for the position should have a solid understanding of digital advertising and marketing, especially publisher-direct advertising
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • A keen ability to see opportunities, understands needs, create solutions, set proper expectations and close deals
  • Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to work across internal departments
  • Strong experience working with PowerPoint and Excel and is experienced using research and marketing to craft and deliver unique proposals/presentations
  • Experience with Salesforce/comparable CRM is a plus
  • Self-starter that is ambitious in nature, with an entrepreneurial approach
  • Passion for the outdoors industry and an active-lifestyle. We work hard and we play hard at AllGear Digital

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to SalesRep@allgeardigital.com with the subject line “Application: Sales Rep” to be considered. If an AllGear Digital employee referred you, be sure to include that in your email.

AllGear Digital is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, both for the company and in their content. As a minority-owned business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is more than an initiative at AllGear Digital — it’s deeply woven into the fabric of the organization. Prioritizing DEI isn’t just about growing their already diverse team, but about the role we can have in being a part of the broader global conversation. If you are interested in working closely with their team of journalists, editors, video producers, podcast hosts, and content creators to deliver expert content to their passion-driven audiences, let’s talk.