Sales Associate
At a glance
Junior Account Executive role at Future Publishing. Remote, United States · full-time · $40,000–$56,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Research industries and identify companies that could buy advertising, then contact prospects through email and other channels
- Arrange discovery and marketing conversations with potential clients, and help the sales team qualify incoming leads
- Draft sales collateral and proposals, and contribute to advertising campaign plans
- Prepare competitor reviews and business intelligence reports for the sales team
- Keep Salesforce or another CRM current while working with sales, marketing and editorial colleagues
What you bring
- You have experience reaching out to clients or communicating with prospective customers
- You can keep sales outreach records accurate in Salesforce or a comparable CRM
- You communicate well, work effectively with others and can use Google Workspace, Slack or comparable tools
Who this fits
This junior, entry-level role suits someone building a career in media sales, advertising or digital media. It is remote and U.S.-based, with hiring limited to the listed states.
From the employer
Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.
Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.
The Team
Future B2B delivers an unparalleled client experience across newsletters, digital advertising, lead generation, webinars, and live events. Through well-known specialist brands, we connect major companies with highly engaged professional audiences. Our sales team builds lasting partnerships with Fortune 500 corporations and growing startups. Joining us as a Sales Associate gives you hands-on experience and a strong foundation for career advancement in media sales.
Description
As a Sales Associate, you will identify and engage prospective advertising clients. Working with a collaborative sales team, you'll conduct research, lead outreach efforts, and help build relationships with both Fortune 500 companies and startups.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to launch a career in digital media, advertising, or sales. You'll gain hands-on experience, develop industry expertise, and build a foundation for career advancement.
What You'll Do
You will report to the Publisher
- Research and identify prospective advertising clients across important industries
- Develop and deliver compelling outreach messaging across email and other channels
- Schedule and support discovery and marketing meetings with potential clients
- Manage and qualify inbound marketing leads
- Help create marketing collateral and sales materials
- Help develop client proposals and advertising campaign strategies
- Prepare competitive analyses and business intelligence reports
- Grow the customer database (CRM) with accurate, up-to-date information
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and editorial teams
What You’ll Bring
- Experience conducting client outreach or prospect communications.
- Ability to maintain accurate sales outreach records in Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with digital workspace tools including Google Workspace and Slack or similar tools
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plus a company match
- Uncapped leave
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan
The expected range for this role is $40,000 - $56,000 with opportunities for bonus and commission
Internal job family level Commercial 8
This is a remote, U.S.-based role. Future U.S. can hire in 37 states. These include:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educate our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments.
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