Pendle Insider
Commission Sales Associate
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Company Description
Pendle Insider is a local media organization focused on political news and untold stories in the Pendle area. The outlet aims to provide in-depth coverage of local politics, community issues, and perspectives that are often overlooked by mainstream media. By highlighting diverse voices and real experiences from residents, Pendle Insider seeks to inform, engage, and empower the local community. Team members contribute to a mission-driven environment where accurate reporting and ethical storytelling are valued. The organization is growing and offers opportunities for individuals interested in combining sales with meaningful community impact.
Role Description
This is a full-time, remote Commission Sales Associate role based in Pendle. The Commission Sales Associate will identify and contact potential advertisers, sponsors, and partners, presenting Pendle Insider’s media offerings and audience reach. Day-to-day tasks include:
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- Prospecting new leads
- Conducting meetings with local businesses and organizations
- Preparing proposals
- Negotiating advertising or sponsorship packages
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The role involves maintaining relationships with existing clients, monitoring campaign performance, and coordinating with editorial and marketing teams to align sales opportunities with content initiatives. The associate will be responsible for achieving sales targets, tracking activities, and representing Pendle Insider professionally at local events and networking opportunities.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability in sales, business development, or account management, preferably in media, advertising, or related fields.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships with diverse clients.
- Good organizational and time-management skills, including experience working with sales pipelines, CRM systems, or similar tools.
- Understanding of or interest in local politics, community issues, and the media landscape in Pendle and surrounding areas.
- Comfort working on a commission-based compensation structure and meeting or exceeding defined sales targets.
- Ability to work in Pendle, engage with local businesses in person, and attend community or networking events as needed.
- Basic proficiency with office software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, presentation tools) and willingness to learn new digital tools.
- Previous experience in customer-facing roles and a commitment to ethical, non-discriminatory, and inclusive professional conduct.
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