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City Lifestyle

Sales, Advertising

Chicago, IL · Remote

$125K - $250K/yr

About City Lifestyle City Lifestyle is the largest independent publisher in the United States -- a hyper-local network of luxury print magazines and digital media operating in 250+ markets across 39 ...

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Sales, Advertising

City Lifestyle

Chicago, IL • Remote

$125K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Most people spend their careers building someone else's business. This is your chance to own a business for yourself — but never by yourself.

About the Role

City Lifestyle is opening new territories in Chicago, IL and selecting one driven owner-operator to launch and lead each local edition. As the owner, you'll run your own City Lifestyle market — a hyper-local luxury print magazine and digital media business that reaches the most affluent audience in the community.

You'll operate as an independent owner under a proven model, with the full support of our corporate team behind you.

About City Lifestyle

City Lifestyle is the largest independent publisher in the United States — a hyper-local network of luxury print magazines and digital media operating in 250+ markets across 39 states, with 1,000+ new markets available. We're an 8-time Inc. 5,000 honoree, A+ rated by the BBB, and we deliver more monthly impressions than Vogue and Vanity Fair combined.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with local business owners and sell advertising targeted at the most affluent audience in your community (top 10% by home value)
  • Set your own schedule and grow your business
  • Represent the City Lifestyle brand and become the recognized voice of your market
  • Curate the editorial direction of your local print and digital publications
  • Hire and lead a small local team of contractors with our recruiting support — no full-time employees required

What's Provided

  • Exclusive, protected territory — own your market, your clients, and your book of business
  • Comprehensive training — plus ongoing coaching from a peer network of 250+ business owners
  • Plug-and-play launch — start generating revenue in as little as 30 days
  • Full back-office support — design, printing, and distribution all handled for you
  • Custom CRM and prospecting, billing, and proposal tools
  • Digital product suite — website, digital advertising, and social media
  • Recurring revenue model — renewing advertisers compound your book year over year

Who Thrives Here

Publishing and media experience are NOT REQUIRED. We're looking for high performers who've led in industries like:

  • Sales
  • Business development
  • Marketing or advertising
  • Real estate or mortgage
  • Agency, media, or publishing
  • Broadcasters
  • Community leadership or nonprofit

Strong candidates are relationship-driven, competitive, and ready to convert their network into a real, owned, profitable asset. The rest of the team handles all logistics.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in sales, business development, or business leadership
  • Strong local connections in Chicago and the surrounding community
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the discipline to execute against a proven playbook
  • Full-time commitment to launching and growing the business
  • Willingness to operate as an independent owner under our proven model

Apply Today

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Company Description

City Lifestyle launched its flagship publication, Leawood Lifestyle, in September 2009. Since its launch in 2009 City Lifestyle has grown to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the country according to Inc. 5000 with over 250 locations across the United States. Rated A+ by the BBB.