The Worker Agency
ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER - Full Time
The Worker Agency, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Hard Reset Media is a new media publication from The Worker Agency focused on tech, labor, and power. We are looking to hire an
Ad Sales Manager
for Hard Reset Media and other content creators in our network. We want this hire to help us work with brands to generate revenue through advertising sales. This position requires a blend of sales expertise, communication skills, and an understanding of the current media landscape.
About us The Worker Agency works to win campaigns on behalf of our clients committed to changing people’s lives for the better. Our clients include a broad range of unions, NGOs, foundations and campaigns focused on progressive issues. We center the following values: life first, resilience, creativity, honesty, accountability, and humility. In 2025 we began publishing Hard Reset, our owned media brand.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement effective sales strategies to attract advertisers to the newsletter.
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective advertisers, understanding their needs and objectives.
Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential advertisers and understand industry trends that could impact sales.
Proposal Creation: Develop compelling advertising proposals and presentations tailored to the needs of each client.
Negotiation: Negotiate advertising contracts and pricing with clients to maximize revenue while ensuring client satisfaction.
Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on advertising sales performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Collaboration: Work closely with the editorial and marketing teams to ensure alignment on advertising opportunities and promotional strategies.
Networking: Attend industry events and networking functions to promote the newsletter and generate leads.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience in advertising sales, preferably within the media or publishing industry.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in CRM software; familiarity with digital advertising platforms is a plus.
Skills
Sales: Be very good at sales!
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms for both the company and publishers.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze sales data and market trends to make informed decisions.
Self-Motivated: Highly motivated and able to work independently, managing time effectively to meet sales targets.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and collaborate with team members.
Benefits
25 days paid leave per annum (not including paid public holidays), 1 day for your birthday.
401k with a 4% match - becomes available to you after 3 month probationary period completed.
We cover 50% of the premium for Healthcare and 75% Dental.
We provide 80% cover of the premium for Vision.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
$1,500 for career development per annum.
$500 for office equipment per annum.
$120 a month for phone stipend.
Location Work in The Worker Agency’s Oakland office four days a week (a $5,000 relocation bonus is available if you don’t currently live in the Bay Area).
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Ad Sales Manager
for Hard Reset Media and other content creators in our network. We want this hire to help us work with brands to generate revenue through advertising sales. This position requires a blend of sales expertise, communication skills, and an understanding of the current media landscape.
About us The Worker Agency works to win campaigns on behalf of our clients committed to changing people’s lives for the better. Our clients include a broad range of unions, NGOs, foundations and campaigns focused on progressive issues. We center the following values: life first, resilience, creativity, honesty, accountability, and humility. In 2025 we began publishing Hard Reset, our owned media brand.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement effective sales strategies to attract advertisers to the newsletter.
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective advertisers, understanding their needs and objectives.
Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential advertisers and understand industry trends that could impact sales.
Proposal Creation: Develop compelling advertising proposals and presentations tailored to the needs of each client.
Negotiation: Negotiate advertising contracts and pricing with clients to maximize revenue while ensuring client satisfaction.
Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on advertising sales performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Collaboration: Work closely with the editorial and marketing teams to ensure alignment on advertising opportunities and promotional strategies.
Networking: Attend industry events and networking functions to promote the newsletter and generate leads.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience in advertising sales, preferably within the media or publishing industry.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in CRM software; familiarity with digital advertising platforms is a plus.
Skills
Sales: Be very good at sales!
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms for both the company and publishers.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze sales data and market trends to make informed decisions.
Self-Motivated: Highly motivated and able to work independently, managing time effectively to meet sales targets.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and collaborate with team members.
Benefits
25 days paid leave per annum (not including paid public holidays), 1 day for your birthday.
401k with a 4% match - becomes available to you after 3 month probationary period completed.
We cover 50% of the premium for Healthcare and 75% Dental.
We provide 80% cover of the premium for Vision.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
$1,500 for career development per annum.
$500 for office equipment per annum.
$120 a month for phone stipend.
Location Work in The Worker Agency’s Oakland office four days a week (a $5,000 relocation bonus is available if you don’t currently live in the Bay Area).
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