Advertising Sales Representative(s)
Company: Girls That Roam
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Position: Contract / Part- to Full-Time
Compensation: Commission 40% of advertising sales
Start Date: Immediate
Company Description: Girls That Roam is a free online travel magazine and community for independent globetrotting women who are either swinging it solo, traveling with their gal pals, boyfriends, or girlfriends, trekking it with their tots, or road warriors closing the deal. Girl roamers seek and explore new adventures learning about the world and pushing boundaries, doing good and giving back, supporting women-owned – and the boy’s that love us – businesses and organizations. All the while having a great time rocking it through the continents, drinking and eating, sporting it up, sharing stories and tips, meeting new girlfriends – queer, straight, black, brown, white from America to Asia and everywhere in between – and having some fun and giggles along the way. Sign up today at www.girlsthatroam.com.
Job Description: Sell online display advertising for Girls That Roam.
What we are looking for: You are an upbeat and outgoing individual who has a wide breath of knowledge about a variety of industries within, directly related to, or touch the travel industry. You are someone who likes talking with a lot of different people. You like challenges and are resourceful. You are creative and know how to think outside of the box, and can work independently, but also with a team. You are comfortable in a start-up environment. You love the web and know its power. You want to help businesses get online and leverage their power to reach women travelers.
The sales representative(s) must have an understanding of the mission and goals of Girls That Roam as well as women’s travelers’ and travel businesses from hotels shops needs and wants.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the publisher on the strategic online advertising, social media and mobile campaign
• Manage advertising sales accounts and client relationships
• Must be available weekly to meet with the publisher either via conference call, web conference or in person
• Must meet agreed upon weekly advertising sales goals
• We would like you to be open and willing to broaden knowledge of event / multimedia/ online advertising sales industry and technology
• Adaptable and creative to help clients reach our audience in a mutually beneficial way and create strategic partnerships
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as the website develops.
Qualifications:
• Must possess familiarity with or an interest in women and travel
• Must have a working computer system, phone, and internet access in a home office
• Must possess proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Have at minimum working knowledge of working with Google Drive
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A can do attitude and friendly outgoing personality
• Must be comfortable with making cold calls, following up with potential clients, and closing the deal
If you are interested in this position please submit a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position and a resume to "> hr [at] girlsthatroam [.] com.
Girls That Roam encourages women of color and queer women to apply.
