Where To Eat Guide is seeking a highly motivated, seasoned Independent Contract Advertising Sales Executive to drive sales revenue and growth for the company. This is a “hunter” role and provides exceptional players with uncapped earning potential as well as professional development. So if you like to see your hard work reflected in your compensation, are hungry for money, are motivated by challenge, and desire the potential to manage multiple markets, look no further.
Where To Eat Guide digital platform drives tourism business directly to local restaurants, tasting rooms, and other food and beverage establishments.
Our ideal candidate understands developing new businesses is a priority. The candidate will need to cold call and pursue sales opportunities and account development. The candidate must manage accounts after closing and have a proven track record for attracting and retaining business. Ability to make solid presentations, negotiate contracts, and close deals. In addition to having excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and good follow-through, the ideal candidate will be self-motivated and highly goal-oriented to achieve sales targets. You will be responsible for all aspects of the sale, from the initial call to closing the deal. We handle all billing and collections internally.
About Us:
Where To Eat Guide is a Pacific NW and Northern California digital publisher and media firm devoted to informing travelers by showing the best restaurants and travel experiences. Our advertising platform is informative, accurate, sustainable, and utilized by front desk agents and concierges in over 500 top hotels, driving tourists to locally owned and operated restaurants in Seattle, Portland, Bend, Boise, and Napa Valley. Our platform consists of connective print, an interactive digital guide, a complete website, an email newsletter, a blog, social media, and an on-the-street concierge trade program.
Our Team consists of independent contractors who understand a free lifestyle afforded by hard work, the ability to build and grow your sustainable income, work remotely, and be in charge of your schedule. We believe in independence, self-sufficiency, and opportunity with clear boundaries, expectations, and understanding. We love eating out!
Requirements, Experience, and Attributes of Ideal Candidates:
- Complete understanding of independent contract work
- Associate's degree preferred + 5 years of outside sales experience in a B2B environment
- Must have a valid driver's license and insurance
- Savvy traveler understanding of navigating airports, rental car centers, and hotels
- Solid prospecting skills. Committed to consistent daily selling behaviors
- Well-networked in the marketplace. Should be involved with industry associations and have a strong personal network
- Ability to get in front of high-level decision-makers
- Consultative selling experience is a must
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player
- Experience with and comfort entertaining clients in a social setting.
- Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills, well versed in Google Apps, Word, Excel (Adobe InDesign a plus), and cloud-based Customer Relations Manager platforms
- Ability to demonstrate competency in social media marketing across all leading apps (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- Trustworthy, honest, high-energy, driven, strong work ethic, good sense of humor
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment
- Must be detail-oriented and set high standards for accuracy
Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required
Compensation and benefits:
- Competitive commission plan
- Uncapped income potential
- Opportunities to run multiple markets
- Flexible schedule with up to four weeks off per year
- Dining at the best restaurants and travel
- Verizon cellular discount
To Apply:
- Please email your cover letter and resume to info@theeatguide.com
- Place in the subject line: “Sales Associate.”
This position is for an independent contractor, not an employee. Contract Type: Full-time Commission Based. For more information about us, please contact us.
