Join the Powerhouse: Launch Your Sales Career at Times Union Media Group!
Atย Times Union Media Group, we don't believe in average-we aim forย extraordinary! As a leader in the media industry, we provideย powerful, multimedia solutionsย that drive success for our clients. Now, we're expanding our team and looking forย driven, dynamic, and energetic Sales Development Representative (Advertising Sales Assistant) 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 2025 is to further expand our advertiser footprint across Hearst Connecticut Media Group, and we are seeking a passionate and high-energyย Sales Development Representative (Advertising Sales Assistant) to play a strategic role in accomplishing this objective.ย 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 aย Sales Development Representative (Advertising Sales Assistant) with the opportunity to advance into a Sales Rep/Account Executive position.ย
This role will be a hybrid role, but you must be able to go into the office 3 days a week in the Albany, NY office.
Why Times Union Media Group?
- Fast-Track Your Careerย - Thisย entry-level roleย is your gateway to a high-powered sales career. Most SDRsย get promoted to Sales Reps within 6-12 months, based on performance.
- Uncapped Earning Potentialย - Once you step into a Sales Rep/Account Executive role our top performers can earn up toย $200K+ annually.
- World-Class Sales Trainingย - We don't just hire talent-weย buildย it! Our industry-leading training program will turn you into a sales powerhouse.
Work for a Media Giantย - Be part of aย thriving, innovative companyย that values ambition, performance, and growth.
Love Talking to People?ย - If you'reย outgoing, persuasive, and thrive on making connections, this is the perfect role for you!
ย Are You Ready to Rise?
ย If you're hungry for success and ready to be part of a team thatย pushes boundaries and breaks records, we want to hear from you!ย Apply now and take the first step toward a high-reward career at Hearst!
Ignite Your Sales Career at Hearst - Where Top Talent Thrives!
Atย Hearst, we don't do average-weย dominate. As a powerhouse in the media industry, we deliverย cutting-edge multimedia solutionsย to our clients, and now, we're looking forย high-energy, ambitious go-gettersย to join our elite team ofย Advertising Sales Assistantย This isn't just a job-it's aย launchpadย to aย lucrative sales careerย where your talent and hustle will be rewarded. If you loveย connecting with people, crushing goals, and making money, you're exactly who we want!
What's in It for You?
- Skyrocket Your Careerย - This is your chance toย fast-track into sales. Most SDRs get promoted to Sales Reps withinย 6-12 months-your success determines your speed.
- Elite Training & Mentorshipย - We don't just teach sales-we craftย sales rockstars. Our hands-on coaching will sharpen your skills and set you up forย unstoppable success.
- Join a Media Powerhouseย - Work for aย respected industry leaderย that valuesย drive, ambition, and results.ย Live for the Hustle?ย - If you thrive inย fast-paced, high-energy environmentsย and love the thrill of closing deals, this is where you belong.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you're hungry, competitive, and ready toย turn ambition into action, don't wait.ย Apply nowย and take the first step toward aย career that pays big and rewards boldness!
What we offer:
- Upward Mobility: Join our 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 atย www.joinhnp.comย
Our Benefits:ย 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).ย 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, clickย here for additional benefits and details.
In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include compensation for this role if hired in New York State. For New York-based hires, the expected base salary is $45,000, with additional incentives based on individual performance. Please note this information applies specifically to candidates hired in New York State. For candidates in other locations, compensation will be aligned with the applicable market. Final starting salary decisions are based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, and education.
About Times Union Media Group:
Based in Albany, the Times Union (https://timesunionmediagroup.com/) is the leading news organization in New York's Capital Region, Hudson Valley and beyond. The news organization is widely respected for its focus on local news and watchdog reporting, particularly on state government and politics. It has won numerous state and national awards for its work on both print and digital platforms and has repeatedly been named New York's 'Newspaper of Distinction' by the state editors association. Through the Times Union Media Group, we offer innovative marketing and advertising solutions to local, regional, and national clients. These include event marketing, a full complement of digital marketing solutions, targeted and total market coverage print solutions and more.
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.ย
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