Fast paced and growing trade association seeks a computer savvy, detail oriented, and high energy person to assist the Advertising Department with hitting its print and digital advertising revenue goals.  This independent contractor position will work from home and be responsible for managing all sales activities within an assigned territory.  This is a 100% commissioned only position with the option of a monthly draw against commissions, and comes with an existing book of business.  There is some travel required and the association covers travel expenses. Aggressive sales and detail-oriented professionals will have the potential to earn between $70,000 - $100,000 per year.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a sales lead in an assigned territory. Responsible for managing sales budget, sales goals and administrative responsibilities related to maximizing sales in our print and digital marketing vehicles
• Proactively manage his/her calendar to maximize daily responsibilities (including sales calls, administrative responsibilities and meetings)
• Make high volume outbound sales calls and emails daily to the IFA franchisor and supplier membership.
• Write copy and execute outbound e-blasts and mailings
• Ability to manage deadlines and to operate with a sense of urgency
• Responsible for collecting and submitting creative assets to the Senior Manager of Advertising and Membership
• Initiate conference calls and meetings (ideally scheduling them in Outlook calendar) with current and potential members to determine sales and marketing objectives, budget and timing.
• Proactively research and identify new sales prospects, always having a top prospect list readily available
• Utilize AMS database to track efforts, update contact details and create accurate sales projections.
• Assist the Membership department with onboarding new members, member services, and support.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Advertising and Strategic Partnerships to draft proposals to prospects.
• Actively and collaboratively participate in regularly scheduled individual, departmental, and organizational team meetings.
• Provide regular sales updates to the Vice President of Advertising and Strategic Partnerships, on sales and pipeline activity at weekly meetings and through maintaining renewal reports.
• Actively and collaboratively participate in regularly scheduled individual, departmental, and organizational team meetings.