Sales Representative

Sales Representative For The Chicago Reader

Noisy Creek, the parent company of The Stranger, Portland Mercury, Chicago Reader, EverOut, and Bold Type Tickets, is seeking a Sales Representative for the Chicago Reader.
This role is responsible for growing advertising partnerships across print, digital, and live events. The position focuses on building and expanding relationships with Chicago-area businesses and agencies, prospecting new clients, managing existing accounts, and connecting brands with the Chicago Reader's deeply engaged audience.
This is a strong fit for candidates who thrive on building relationships, closing business, and being part of one of Chicago's most iconic media brands.
Requirements

Must have sales or similar/transferable experience
Knowledge of media/advertising products, including print and digital
Working knowledge and experience utilizing a CRM (MediaOS preferred), Broadstreet, Slack, and Google Suite products to manage day-to-day activities
Effective relationship-building skills
Demonstrated success in meeting revenue goals
Excellent analytical, written, oral, communication, and presentation skills
The ability to multitask with strong time and project management skills
and other duties as assigned.
Qualification

Have a demonstrated ability to act as a qualified marketing consultant (you can talk the talk when it comes to advertising strategy and marketing goals)
Possess working relationships with advertisers in Chicago
Excel at maintaining quotas and deadlines related to sales outreach and sales activity overall
Understand and be excited about prospecting and building new business categories
Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

Commission-based with a guaranteed minimum of $55,000 - $65,000 annually, plus the opportunity to earn commissions above the guarantee.
Health Insurance:

Medical, dental, and vision premiums
Retirement Plan:

SIMPLE IRA with employer matching contributions
Paid Time Off:

16 paid holidays, birthday off (or a day off during your birthday month), vacation accrual starting after your first payroll, increasing up to 4 weeks after 5 years
Employee Assistance Program:

Free health, wellness and financial support services
Flexible Spending Account (FSA):

Options to set aside pre-tax funds for medical, dependent care, and other expenses
Additional Information

This is a full-time hybrid, safety net commission-based, non-union position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 am

5:00 pm, though hours can vary. This is a Chicago-based position and applicants should reside in the Chicago/Chicagoland area.
Why Noisy Creek?
Aside from being an equal opportunity employer, we're also a vibrant, creative team that believes the more diverse voices that are at the table, the better the conversationand the work! We realize not everyone has the same professional or educational opportunities, so if you don't meet all the qualifications above but still think you'd be a good fit, please consider applying. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and other underrepresented communities. If you want to be part of a team where your skills and ideas are valued, we want to hear from you!