Advertising Account Executive

Job Description

Job Description

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, ADVERTISING SALES

Litchfield County Wellness Magazine

Litchfield County, CT | Flexible / Part-Time / Independent Contractor | Commission Only | Uncapped Earnings

About Litchfield County Wellness Magazine

Litchfield County Wellness Magazine is a new, thoughtfully curated publication dedicated to modern wellbeing and the people, businesses, practitioners and ideas shaping a healthier life in Litchfield County. We cover Lifestyle & Beauty, Mind-Body-Soul, Home & Planet, and Community & Connections, bringing together trusted local businesses and wellness professionals with an audience interested in living well.

We are building more than a magazine. The brand is part of a growing wellness platform that includes the Litchfield Wellness Festival, wellness events and retreats, a local wellness directory, and future digital and community initiatives.

We are looking for ambitious, personable sales professionals who want to be part of building something from the ground up.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking Account Executives, Advertising Sales to introduce the magazine to local wellness businesses and develop advertising partnerships across Litchfield County.

This is a commission-only, uncapped opportunity designed for someone who is entrepreneurial, self-motivated and comfortable creating their own pipeline.

You will identify prospective advertisers, build relationships with business owners and decision-makers, present advertising opportunities, close sales and develop ongoing client relationships.

This is not a traditional 9-to-5 sales position. You control your schedule, your activity and—most importantly—your earning potential.

The ideal candidate enjoys meeting people, believes in the wellness industry and is excited by the opportunity to turn relationships into revenue.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Identify and prospect potential advertisers throughout Litchfield County and surrounding communities
• Build relationships with local business owners, entrepreneurs, practitioners and marketing decision-makers
• Introduce businesses to advertising and partnership opportunities with Litchfield County Wellness Magazine
• Conduct outreach by phone, email, social media and in-person meetings
• Schedule and conduct sales meetings and presentations
• Understand each prospective client's business, goals and target audience
• Recommend appropriate advertising opportunities and packages
• Develop creative ideas for how businesses can reach our audience
• Follow up consistently and professionally with prospects
• Negotiate and close advertising agreements
• Develop repeat and long-term advertising relationships
• Maintain an organized pipeline of prospects and follow-ups
• Attend select local events and networking opportunities to develop relationships and generate leads
• Work collaboratively with the magazine team to ensure a strong experience for advertisers

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for salespeople - not necessarily magazine salespeople.

The right person is:

• A natural relationship builder
• Confident, personable and persuasive
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Entrepreneurial and driven by results
• Comfortable initiating conversations with people they don't know
• Persistent without being pushy
• Organized and disciplined about follow-up
• Comfortable making cold calls, sending emails and asking for the sale
• Able to communicate the value of an advertising opportunity clearly
• Curious about businesses and genuinely interested in helping them grow
• Well-connected in Litchfield County or capable of quickly developing a strong local network
• Comfortable using email, social media and basic digital tools

Advertising, media, publishing, marketing, hospitality, real estate, luxury or wellness sales experience is a plus but not required.

What matters most is your drive, confidence, relationship-building ability and willingness to prospect.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS DIFFERENT

UNLIMITED EARNING POTENTIAL

This is a commission-only position with uncapped commissions.

There is no ceiling on what you can earn. The more relationships you build and the more advertising you sell, the more you earn.

FLEXIBILITY

Work independently and manage your own schedule. This opportunity can work particularly well for an experienced sales professional, entrepreneur, community connector or someone looking to build a flexible income stream.

SELL SOMETHING PEOPLE WANT TO SUPPORT

Wellness is one of the most dynamic and growing areas of consumer interest and Litchfield County has an extraordinary concentration of businesses and professionals in the space.

You'll be representing a local publication with a positive mission and a community-focused story.

BUILD REAL RELATIONSHIPS

This isn't transactional advertising sales. We want to create meaningful, long-term relationships with local businesses and help them become part of a growing wellness community.

GET IN EARLY

This is an opportunity to join the sales team at the beginning of an ambitious new media and wellness venture.

You won't simply be handed an established territory.

You'll help build it.

WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE?

This role is particularly well suited to someone who:

Already has a network.

You know local business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs - or you're exceptionally good at building those relationships.

Loves the chase.

You enjoy prospecting, opening doors and turning a "maybe" into a "yes."

Wants uncapped income.

You would rather have unlimited earning potential than a fixed salary.

Works independently.

You don't need someone reminding you to make the next call or send the next email.

Believes in relationships.

You understand that the best salespeople don't just sell—they listen, understand and create value.

COMPENSATION

Commission Only | Uncapped

There is no salary or earnings cap. Compensation is directly tied to advertising sales.

A successful Account Executive has the opportunity to build a substantial recurring book of advertising business as the magazine grows.

The more you sell, the more you earn.

Detailed commission structure will be provided during the interview process.

HOW TO APPLY

If you're an energetic, self-directed sales professional who loves meeting people, building relationships and creating opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you think you'd be a good fit for this role.

Litchfield Wellness Magazine