Commission-Based Sales & Business Development Rep

# Sales & Business Development Representative | Commission-Based | Media & Publishing

### About the Role

We are a growing international media and publishing company operating magazines and digital platforms focused on profiling, celebrating and creating visibility for professionals, entrepreneurs, founders, authors, executives and inspiring individuals around the world.

We are looking for a **Sales & Business Development Representative** who can help us grow our client base and generate sales for our magazine and media visibility services.

This is a **commission-focused role**. The fixed/base component will be limited, while the earning potential increases significantly based on the business you bring in.

If you are confident in sales, enjoy talking to people, are comfortable with social media outreach and know how to turn conversations into paying clients, this could be a great opportunity.

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## What You'll Be Doing

Your primary responsibility will be to identify potential clients and convert them into paying customers for our media and publishing services.

This will include:

* Researching potential clients on Instagram, LinkedIn and other social platforms
* Identifying entrepreneurs, founders, authors, professionals, executives, speakers, coaches and other potential profiles
* Sending personalized DMs and outreach messages
* Starting conversations and understanding the prospect's needs
* Presenting relevant magazine and media opportunities
* Following up with interested prospects
* Negotiating and closing deals
* Maintaining relationships with prospects and existing clients
* Generating repeat business and referrals
* Keeping track of leads, conversations and conversions
* Consistently working toward monthly sales targets

You will have significant freedom in how you approach prospects.

We don't want someone who simply copies and pastes the same message to 500 people.

We want someone who can look at a person's profile, understand what they do, identify why they could benefit from media visibility and start a genuine conversation.

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## What We Sell

Our services include various forms of media visibility, including:

* Magazine features
* Digital covers
* Magazine covers
* Editorial profiles
* Website features
* Interviews
* Digital magazine visibility
* Other media and promotional opportunities

Full details of our publications, brands, packages and pricing will be shared during the discussion/interview stage.

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## You Will Have Sales Freedom

We want you to actually **sell**, not simply forward a price list.

You will have room to:

* Discuss different packages with prospects
* Recommend the most suitable opportunity
* Negotiate within agreed boundaries
* Structure offers creatively
* Offer different combinations of services
* Adjust the pitch based on the prospect
* Follow your own sales approach
* Close deals in the way you believe works best

We will provide the products, publications, brand information and basic sales framework.

We want you to bring the **sales ability**.

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## Compensation

This is primarily a **commission-based opportunity**.

The fixed/base component will be relatively low. The real earning potential comes from the sales you generate.

The more you sell, the more you earn.

For example, someone who consistently closes multiple clients every month can potentially earn significantly more than someone who only relies on the fixed component.

Commission structure will be discussed with shortlisted candidates based on experience and expected responsibilities.

We are particularly interested in people who are comfortable with a performance-driven model and see commission as an opportunity rather than a limitation.

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## Who We Are Looking For

You would be a strong fit if you:

* Have experience in sales, business development, lead generation or client acquisition
* Are comfortable approaching people you don't know
* Have experience with Instagram and/or LinkedIn
* Can write convincing, natural DMs
* Understand how to qualify prospects
* Know how to follow up without being annoying
* Are confident discussing money
* Can negotiate and close
* Are target-driven
* Are self-motivated and capable of working independently
* Have strong written communication skills
* Are comfortable working remotely
* Are excited by performance-based earning

### Bonus if you have experience in:

* Magazine publishing
* Media sales
* PR
* Digital marketing
* Advertising sales
* Personal branding
* Social media marketing
* Selling professional services
* Selling to founders, entrepreneurs or executives

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## This Is NOT For You If...

This probably isn't the right role if you:

* Need a large fixed salary with minimal performance expectations
* Are uncomfortable sending cold outreach
* Don't like negotiating
* Prefer waiting for leads to come to you
* Don't want to make sales calls or have sales conversations
* Give up after a few unanswered messages
* Need constant supervision

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the sales process.

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## What We Provide

You will receive:

* Access to information about our publications and services
* Sales materials and packages
* Guidance on our ideal clients
* Basic outreach frameworks
* Freedom to develop your own sales strategy
* Support from our team when required
* Commission on successful sales
* Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with the company

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## How to Apply

Please include the following in your proposal:

1. Tell us about your sales experience.
2. Have you previously sold services through Instagram, LinkedIn or cold outreach?
3. What types of products/services have you sold?
4. What was your typical monthly sales volume?
5. What commission-based roles have you worked in before?
6. How would you approach finding and contacting potential magazine clients?
7. How many prospects would you realistically be able to contact and follow up with each week?
8. What makes you good at closing a prospect?
9. What monthly income would you realistically aim to generate from this role?
10. Please share an example of a sales message or DM you have personally used to convert a prospect.

**Please also clearly state that you are comfortable with a low fixed/base component and a commission-driven earning model.**

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, build a strong sales pipeline and make money by bringing in business.

If you are a confident salesperson who knows how to find opportunities, start conversations and close deals, we'd love to hear from you.