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Outside Media Sales Executive (Contract)

Beacon Publishing, Inc.

Mukilteo, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Part-time
SKILLS
Advertising, Advertising Placement, Advertising Sales, Business Support, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Diversity, Entertainment and Media, Exceeded Sales Goal, Field Sales, Interpersonal Skills, Journalism, Media Sales, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Print Advertising, Publications, Sales, Sales Management, Solution Sales, Storytelling, Telesales, Time Management
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
commission
LOCATION
Mukilteo, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Location: Everett, Mill Creek & Lynnwood, WA
Company: Family-Owned Community Newspaper & Magazine Publisher
Position Type: Contract (Commission-Based)
Time Commitment: Minimum 20 hours per week

About Us

We are a family-owned community media company proudly serving the Mukilteo, Edmonds, and Mill Creek areas. Our publications include trusted local newspapers and a quarterly lifestyle magazine that highlight the people, businesses, and stories that make our communities unique. We believe in local journalism, strong relationships, and helping local businesses succeed.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Outside Media Sales Executive to sell print and digital advertising solutions to local businesses across our three communities. This is a relationship-driven role ideal for a self-starter who enjoys being out in the community, connecting with business owners, and helping them grow through effective local advertising.

This is a contract position with commission-based compensation and a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prospect, develop, and manage advertising accounts with local businesses
  • Sell advertising solutions across our community newspapers and quarterly magazine
  • Build long-term relationships with new clients
  • Conduct in-person and phone sales meetings
  • Meet or exceed individual sales goals
  • Collaborate with internal team on ad placement, deadlines, and client needs
  • Represent the company professionally within the community

Qualifications

  • Previous sales experience preferred (media or advertising sales a plus)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage time independently
  • Comfortable with commission-based compensation
  • Reliable transportation for local travel
  • Personal computer with Microsoft Word & Excel software, and to access company email and documents

Compensation

  • Uncapped commission-based pay
  • Flexible schedule with a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Opportunity to grow income through strong performance and repeat clients

Why Join Us?

  • Work with a respected, family-owned local media company
  • Flexible contract arrangement
  • Meaningful work supporting local businesses and community storytelling
  • Established publications with strong community presence

How to Apply

Please submit a brief introduction and resume outlining your sales experience and interest in community media, to: gm@yourbeacon.net. Please be sure to include ATTN: HIRING in the subject line.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace.

About the Company

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Beacon Publishing, Inc.