**Job Description** **_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._** This is a remote-based position with a preference for candidates based in Washington or Oregon. If you are a dynamic salesperson who thrives in a fast-paced and highly competitive environment with experience selling in the higher education space, then this is your opportunity. Come work for Advance Education selling multimedia enrollment marketing campaigns including digital display, search engine marketing, social media marketing, video, content marketing, and more. Advance Education is the Higher Education division of Advance Local, one of the country’s largest privately-owned media companies who owns 12 local affiliated news and information websites that rank #1 among local media in their respective markets. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset that is excited to build their own business independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate has experience with a needs-based sales approach and selling to higher education institutions. We will expect you to grow your client list. An average day for you might include working with your leader to prospect new schools, holding meetings with prospective clients, and pitching strategic campaigns to higher ed executives. You will be expected to consistently build your sales funnel and work to close business at a high velocity. Compensation for this position is comprised of a base salary plus incentive compensation. The base salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 per year. Additional incentives bring total potential compensation to $133,500 to $143,500. **In this role, you will:** + Achieve your sales goals by prospecting and driving new partnerships in the Higher Education space + Meet with local Colleges and Universities to uncover and understand their business needs and goals so that you can advise them on our comprehensive product mix including digital, search, video and mobile solutions. + Remotely pursue meaningful connections at colleges in the western states + Work with colleagues to design custom advertising and marketing solutions that fit your clients' needs + Present solutions to clients, working collaboratively to achieve the product mix aligned to their goals + Further your client relationships through retention and upselling + Review campaign results, learn from data and celebrate your successes + Work with our advertising fulfillment team to provide accurate information for each client campaign **Requirements:** + Minimum Five years of B2B sales experience working in higher education + Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience + Proven success in exceeding new business revenue goals and growing existing account base. This job requires reliable transportation to meet with customers. Position is remote/hybrid. In office as needed. Extensive computer use required. Flexible hours required. We are a “remote first” work environment. **Great Benefits Package:** + Competitive Base + Uncapped Earning Potential + Full Health/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered + Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) + 401K with Employer Match Advance Education is a division of Oregonian Media Group that supports higher education clients throughout the Northwest. Apply today to join the growing team. **Additional Information** Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. Oregonian Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com. Oregonian Media Group is the most trusted source for news and information in Oregon and Southwest Washington. A digitally focused company, Oregonian Media Group provides content when and where readers want it - online, on smartphones and on tablets - through OREGONLIVE and a range of digital products. As the largest media company in the state, Oregonian Media Group is also advertisers' strongest media partner, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers. _Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._ _If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._ Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.