Sales, Advertising

Most people spend their careers building someone else's business. This is your chance to own a business for yourself — but never by yourself.

About the Role

City Lifestyle is opening new territories in Chicago, IL and selecting one driven owner-operator to launch and lead each local edition. As the owner, you'll run your own City Lifestyle market — a hyper-local luxury print magazine and digital media business that reaches the most affluent audience in the community.

You'll operate as an independent owner under a proven model, with the full support of our corporate team behind you.

About City Lifestyle

City Lifestyle is the largest independent publisher in the United States — a hyper-local network of luxury print magazines and digital media operating in 250+ markets across 39 states, with 1,000+ new markets available. We're an 8-time Inc. 5,000 honoree, A+ rated by the BBB, and we deliver more monthly impressions than Vogue and Vanity Fair combined.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with local business owners and sell advertising targeted at the most affluent audience in your community (top 10% by home value)Set your own schedule and grow your businessRepresent the City Lifestyle brand and become the recognized voice of your marketCurate the editorial direction of your local print and digital publicationsHire and lead a small local team of contractors with our recruiting support — no full-time employees requiredWhat's Provided

Exclusive, protected territory — own your market, your clients, and your book of businessComprehensive training — plus ongoing coaching from a peer network of 250+ business ownersPlug-and-play launch — start generating revenue in as little as 30 daysFull back-office support — design, printing, and distribution all handled for youCustom CRM and prospecting, billing, and proposal toolsDigital product suite — website, digital advertising, and social mediaRecurring revenue model — renewing advertisers compound your book year over yearWho Thrives Here

Publishing and media experience are NOT REQUIRED. We're looking for high performers who've led in industries like:

SalesBusiness developmentMarketing or advertisingReal estate or mortgageAgency, media, or publishingBroadcastersCommunity leadership or nonprofitStrong candidates are relationship-driven, competitive, and ready to convert their network into a real, owned, profitable asset. The rest of the team handles all logistics.

Requirements

Proven track record in sales, business development, or business leadershipStrong local connections in Chicago and the surrounding communityEntrepreneurial mindset with the discipline to execute against a proven playbookFull-time commitment to launching and growing the businessWillingness to operate as an independent owner under our proven modelApply Today

Territories are limited. Apply now to start the conversation.

Company DescriptionCity Lifestyle launched its flagship publication, Leawood Lifestyle, in September 2009. Since its launch in 2009 City Lifestyle has grown to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the country according to Inc. 5000 with over 250 locations across the United States. Rated A+ by the BBB.