The Sopris Sun is seeking an Ad Sales Manager to help local businesses connect with our community through print and digital advertising. This is a commission-only, independent contractor opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships and helping businesses succeed.

You’ll work directly with business owners to understand their goals, recommend advertising options and develop lasting partnerships. You’ll have flexibility to manage your own schedule and sales approach while coordinating with our team to meet advertising and publication deadlines. Applicants must be based in the local community.

We’re a small nonprofit, bilingual news organization, but we have mighty aspirations and we’re looking for folks who want to grow along with us. Here’s what we’re hoping you’ll do — or learn to do:

  • New Business: Identify and connect with potential advertisers through calls, business visits, networking and referrals.
  • Advertising Sales: Develop and sell advertising packages that combine our print newspaper and digital platforms to meet each client’s goals and budget.
  • Client Relationships: Provide responsive, personal service that helps advertisers feel valued and keeps them coming back.
  • Account Coordination: Work with clients and our production team to ensure advertising copy and creative materials arrive before publication deadlines.
  • Renewals and Growth: Stay in touch with existing advertisers, secure renewals and identify opportunities to expand their campaigns.
  • Organization: Track prospects, follow-ups, sales commitments and renewals using email, spreadsheets or basic sales-management tools.
  • Community Connection: Build relationships throughout the local business community and communicate the value of supporting independent, bilingual community journalism.

Qualifications:

  • Sales, advertising, marketing or customer-service experience, with the confidence to start conversations and ask for business.
  • Strong local connections or a willingness to build relationships and learn about the businesses we serve.
  • Ability to listen to business owners and recommend advertising options that address their needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Initiative, persistence and the ability to work independently.
  • Familiarity with print and digital advertising, or a willingness to learn.
  • Comfort using email, spreadsheets and basic sales-tracking tools.
  • Being a bilingual organization, knowledge of both English and Spanish is a plus.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, veterans, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.

Compensation
This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity with commission compensation and base stipend. Earnings are uncapped, with commissions on print and digital advertising sales and recurring commissions on account renewals. Commission rates, payment schedules and renewal terms will be outlined in the contractor agreement.

This opportunity offers flexibility to manage your working hours and sales approach while building a portfolio of local advertisers. Employer-provided health insurance, retirement benefits and paid time off are not included.

How to Apply
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and three references to board@soprissun.com using “Ad Sales Manager” in the subject line.