Digital Advertising Sales Representative

We're looking for a Digital Advertising Sales Representative to serve as our primary local sales presence in the Riverhead area and surrounding communities. In this role, you'll be out in the community every day, meeting business owners, attending networking events, and building the kind of face-to-face relationships that drive local advertising sales. You'll manage the full sales cycle from first introduction to signed contract to ongoing account management, working closely with our Director of Sales, Art Director, and bookkeeper to make sure every client gets a great experience. You'll be provided with an initial book of business to start generating income right away, along with training, media kits, and a supportive team behind you. This is a commission-only role with uncapped earning potential, a flexible schedule, and a real opportunity to grow with a company that's just getting started tapping into its market. What You'll Do Prospect and sell digital advertising to local businesses Attend local networking events, chamber of commerce meetings, and community gatherings to build relationships and identify potential clients Develop and present advertising proposals tailored to each client's goals and budget Manage your own book of business from first contact through renewal, including contracts, artwork coordination, and performance updates Pitch seasonal and special campaign packages (holidays, elections, local events) Coordinate with our Art Director on campaign design and with our bookkeeper on billing and contracts Use Asana to manage tasks and client information, and Slack to communicate with the team Who You Are A self-starter who thrives working independently. You don't need someone looking over your shoulder to stay productive A people person who enjoys building genuine relationships with local business owners and community members Comfortable with in-person sales, door-to-door outreach, and picking up the phone Organized and dependable. You follow through on what you say you'll do and keep good records Familiar with Riverhead and the surrounding area Compensation & Schedule Commission only—uncapped earning potential based on your personal sales You'll receive an initial book of business so you're not starting from zero Account protection—clients you bring in are yours for renewals Travel reimbursement for mileage Requirements Reliable personal vehicle for local travel Basic comfort with digital tools Experience in advertising (especially in media or small business sales) is a plus, but not required About RiverheadLOCAL RiverheadLOCAL is an award-winning independent digital news publication covering Riverhead and the surrounding communities. We are the go-to source for trusted, in-depth local journalism in our area, and we partner with hundreds of local businesses to help them reach potential customers through targeted digital advertising on our platform. Our loyal, engaged readership makes us one of the most effective ways for local advertisers to connect with the community.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

On the road