Latitude 38 Media · 1 day ago
Advertising Sales Representative
Latitude 38 Media is seeking an ambitious and creative Advertising Sales Representative to join their sales team. The role involves actively selling and servicing current advertisers while prospecting for new ones, primarily targeting the sailing community in the San Francisco Bay Area. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and knowledgeable in digital and print advertising, with a passion for sailing.
Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentPublishing
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and grow relationships with current advertisers
Prospect for new advertisers through outreach, referrals, and research
Manage a sales database/CRM daily: pipeline, notes, tasks, and follow-ups
Qualify and respond to inbound leads and inquiries
Develop and present integrated print + digital proposals and campaigns
Collaborate with the production/editorial team to coordinate ad specs, deadlines, and fulfillment
Provide regular sales activity and pipeline reporting (e.g., dial log, status updates)
Participate in and support the Bay Area/West Coast sailing community (events, regattas, industry connections)
Track campaign performance and fulfillment details as needed (especially digital)
Qualification
Required
Must live in the San Francisco Bay Area and be an engaged member of the local sailing community
Proven track record in sales
Enthusiasm, creativity, and knowledge to help customers in the dynamic advertising market
Detail and team-oriented with excellent time management skills and follow-up
Ability to work within deadlines
Up to speed on the world of digital/print/publishing
Excited about integrated print + digital advertising
Comfortable with the operational side of media sales, including CRM/database management, campaign tracking, coordination with production, and ad fulfillment
Passion for sailing
Preferred
Marine industry experience
BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
1–2+ years of successful B2B sales experience (media/marketing a plus)
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through; comfort with proactive outreach
Working knowledge of branding, ad creative, and campaign concepts
Proficiency with common business tools (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace)
Experience with FileMaker, WordPress, Slack, and Adobe/creative tools
Benefits
Medical
SAR/SEP retirement savings plan
Friendly, flexible work environment
Company
Latitude 38 Media
We Go Where the Wind Blows Latitude 38 Media LLC is a maritime publishing company, founded in 1977.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase