Media Advisor - New Business Development

Hour Media, the nation’s largest publisher of city and regional magazines, seeks a driven media sales professional to lead advertising sales for our metro Detroit portfolio. This role covers print, digital, and event sponsorships across our trusted brands, including Hour Detroit, DBusiness , Detroit Design, Compass Media, and many other print, digital, and event platforms. The position focuses on helping businesses reach their target audiences through high-profile platforms while building lasting client relationships. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, skilled in consultative selling, and motivated to contribute to the continued growth of these publications.
Location: Troy, MI
Job responsibilities include:
Research and cold call prospective advertisers
Ongoing high level of sales activity (phone calls, e-mails, networking, face to face meetings, virtual meetings)
Effectively articulate and communicate the marketing opportunities available to help companies reach target audiences
Speaking daily to industry professionals
Introducing our brands to new partners
Manage and track sales activity
Regular local and regional travel
Achieve revenue and activity goals
Qualifications

Relentless work ethic
Effective sales skills, negotiation techniques and superior communication skills are essential to the job
A proven ability to plan, develop and implement sales strategies that produce results is necessary
Ability to develop custom marketing proposals and ideas
Excellent phone and communication skills

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