Media Advisor - Ad Sales

Hour Media, the nation’s largest publisher of city and regional magazines, seeks a driven media sales professional to lead advertising sales for our West Michigan portfolio. This role covers print, digital, and event sponsorships across our trusted brands, including Grand Rapids Magazine, Michigan Blue, Urban St, Compass Media, and many other print, digital, and event platforms. The position focuses on helping businesses reach their target audiences through high-profile platforms while building lasting client relationships.

Ongoing high level of sales activity (phone calls, e-mails, networking, face to face meetings, virtual meetings) • Effectively articulate and communicate the marketing opportunities available to help companies reach target audiences • Introducing our brands to new partners • Manage and track sales activity • Regular local and regional travel • Event networking Proven sales success • Effective sales skills, negotiation techniques and superior communication skills are essential to the job • A proven ability to plan, develop and implement sales strategies that produce results is necessary • Excellent phone and communication skills •