Job Description

You want to work here. 5280 is among the nation's most honored city magazines, and our brand—including an award-winning website—has one of the largest footprints in Colorado. More than 355,500 people engage with 5280 via the magazine, digital content, newsletters, and social media each month. Our events are always some of the hottest tickets in town.

As our brand expands across the city, our sales team is ready to grow as well. That's where you come into the picture. We are hiring an entry-level professional sales person to deliver meaningful revenue for the company. You will work alongside some of the most seasoned, successful media sales professionals in the industry. We want someone who can not only keep up, but help set the pace for our growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prospect, identify, and qualify NEW potential business across all categories of 5280’s business. New client outreach, lead generation, and meeting/call scheduling is the primary function.
• Work directly with managing reps to identify areas of need related to deeper sales efforts within their existing categories. The job is a blend of direct selling and passing off business to existing reps for most efficient closing results.
• Opportunity to propose and close NEW business independently. In many cases, you’ll share contact info/notes with appropriate managing rep for follow-up and closing.
• Heightened emphasis on expanding programmatic and targeted digital solutions.
• Keep 5280 CRM thoroughly updated with new contacts and meeting notes. Also maintain and continuously update a prospecting funnel and pipeline.
• Maintain a high volume of sales calls each week with clients and agencies to develop, present, and close revenue.
• Own market research and data sources related to the multimedia plans you’ll help develop alongside the managing sales reps.
• Attend networking, community, and client events and provide a strong representation of the 5280 brand.
• Generate ideas for new initiatives and new categories of business.
• Opportunity for growth within the organization.

Qualifications and Characteristics

• 1–2 years of media sales experience or a four-year degree in sales, marketing, or entrepreneurship
• Strong aptitude for selling media
• Self-motivated individual who is skilled at uncovering new prospects
• Competitive spirit—you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy chasing down leads
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• Hyper-organized and able to manage a large volume of accounts
• Able to work well both independently and with a team in a collaborative environment

Benefits: 

• Health insurance (FSA, FSA dependent care, HSA options, Teledoc)
• Vision and Dental coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid office work environment 
• Paid parental leave
• Public transportation or parking subsidies
• 401K
• Fitness club membership option

Salary: 

• Total Estimated Compensation Range: $60,000–$75,000 
• Base: $31,000 
• Commission: 6% on all revenue tied to initial contract sale (either direct sale or having a hand in closing). Commissions uncapped.
• Potential for annual and/or quarterly bonuses based on KPIs
• Guaranteed commission of $1,500/month for first three months of employment ($4,500 total)

About 5280 Elevated, Inc.

5280 is Colorado’s leading lifestyle media company that produces award-winning journalism through magazine, digital, and social media platforms in addition to Denver’s best-in-class events. 5280 , the largest local magazine in Colorado, was first published in 1993. Its commitment to high-quality journalism has made it one of the country’s most respected regional publications. Since 2005, 5280 has been a finalist for nine National Magazine Awards, the industry’s highest honor, and in 2020, 5280 and 5280.com were named the best big-city magazine and website in the United States by the City and Regional Magazine Association. 5280.com has grown into Denver’s go-to lifestyle resource with a robust suite of newsletter products and a large social media following. 5280 produces industry-leading events that bring the brand to life and are anticipated and talked about all year long. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

5280 is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

No phone calls, please.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé with the subject line “Advertising Executive” to salesjobs@5280.com.

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