Gulf Coast Weather Solutions

🔴 CRITICAL NOTICE BEFORE APPLYING: This is an Independent Contractor (1099) position. It is 100% commission-only with uncapped earning potential. There is no base salary, no hourly wage, and no corporate benefits package. This position is strictly for self-directed, entrepreneurial sales professionals who back their own ability to close deals.

Company Description

Gulf Coast Weather Solutions LLC provides accurate, timely, and locally focused weather forecasting services for the Gulf Coast region, helping businesses, organizations, and communities stay safe and informed. Through professional meteorological analysis, livestream coverage, and client-focused updates, the company supports preparedness and continuity during severe weather events.

• Our Market Leverage: During active Gulf Coast weather events, our digital platform expands exponentially, pulling up to 2 million views per week. We provide a high-traffic, hyper-localized ad space that local businesses desperately need when storms strike.

Role Description

The Independent Media Sales Rep is a 100% commission-based 1099 contractor territory role responsible for selling high-visibility sponsorships, advertising packages, and premium weather solutions to local and regional businesses.

This role manages the Southeast Texas / Greater Houston territory. It offers complete schedule flexibility, combining remote work-from-home tasks (prospecting, digital follow-ups) with strategic in-person client meetings in and around the Conroe, TX area.

Day-to-day tasks include identifying and qualifying high-ticket leads (such as roofing contractors, generator dealers, and storm attorneys), conducting outreach via phone, email, and in-person visits, presenting media packages aligned with client needs, and negotiating sponsorship agreements.

Compensation & Perks

• Commission Rate: 100% Commission-Based (1099 Contractor) with a high-incentive, retroactive tiered structure:
• - 10% commission on contracts up to $1,000
• - 15% commission on contracts from $1,001 to $2,500
• - 20% commission on all premium contracts over $2,500 (Rate applies to the ENTIRE contract value!)

* Uncapped earning potential backed by a high-traffic media asset (2M+ weekly views during peak weather).

• Ease of Sale: You are selling a proven digital media asset with verifiable regional virality during peak weather seasons.
• Autonomy: Complete control over your schedule, hours, and sales methodology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in outside sales, media, advertising, or sponsorship sales, with a proven ability to prospect and close new business.
• Strong skills in client relationship management, including building trust and understanding local B2B business needs.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, both in person and virtually.
• Solid organization, time management, and self-motivation skills to manage a commission-based workload without supervision.
• Comfort working as a 1099 independent contractor, including managing your own schedule, pipeline, and basic business administration.
• Familiarity with local and regional businesses in the Gulf Coast or Conroe, TX area; knowledge of weather or emergency preparedness industries is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for in-person client meetings in the territory.