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Join the Powerhouse: Launch Your Sales Career at Hearst Connecticut Media Group!

At Hearst Connecticut Media Group, we don't believe in average - we aim for extraordinary! As a leader in the media industry, we provide powerful, multimedia solutions that drive success for our clients. Now, we're expanding our team and looking for driven, dynamic, and energetic Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to join us on this exciting journey!

You will be focused on accelerating our sales pipeline in the form of prospecting new business opportunities, and actively taking part in setting goals, target markets, email blast messaging and campaign schedules. A key goal in 2026 is to further expand our advertiser footprint across Hearst Connecticut Media Group, and we are seeking a passionate and high-energy Sales Development Representative (SDR) to play a strategic role in accomplishing this objective. You will be at the forefront of our sales efforts, responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, nurturing, and selling to high-quality leads that feed directly into our sales pipeline. You will work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to execute targeted prospecting strategies, engage potential customers, and actively drive new business.

We seek an individual eager to begin as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) with the opportunity to advance into a Sales Rep/Account Executive position. 

This role will be a hybrid role, 3 days a week in the Norwalk, CT office.

Why Hearst Connecticut Media Group?

• Fast-Track Your Career - This entry-level role is your gateway to a high-powered sales career. Most SDRs get promoted to Sales Reps within 6-12 months, based on performance.
• Uncapped Earning Potential

• World-Class Sales Training - We don't just hire talent-we build it! Our industry-leading training program will turn you into a sales powerhouse.
  Work for a Media Giant - Be part of a thriving, innovative company that values ambition, performance, and growth.
  Love Talking to People? - If you're outgoing, persuasive, and thrive on making connections, this is the perfect role for you!

Are You Ready to Rise?

If you're hungry for success and ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries and breaks records, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step toward a high-reward career at Hearst!

What we offer:

• Upward Mobility: Join our SDR team with the intention of launching your career. Opportunity for promotion into Sales after 6-12 months.
• Dynamic Environment: A great work environment where it's never boring.
• Comprehensive Training: Paid in-depth sales and product training.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions for unlimited earning potential.
• Collaborative Culture: Ideas and input are always welcome.

• Learn more about Hearst Newspapers at www.joinhnp.com 

Our Benefits: At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting everyone's physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family).  Our industry-leading benefits include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual's unique needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too - helping you keep them happy and healthy.
• And more, click here for additional benefits and details.

About Hearst Connecticut Media Group:

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is the leading news organization in the state, serving readers across all platforms through its news portfolio-including CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, The Register Citizen, The Middletown Press, The Norwalk Hour, Connecticut Magazine and more. With the largest news gathering team in the state, Hearst Connecticut has a serious journalistic commitment to provide local, watchdog and investigative reporting that informs, educates and entertains the communities they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and success.

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories-growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms-to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. 

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