Advertising Sales Specialist Jobs in Texas

Advertising Sales Associate

Location: Plano, TX (In-Office)

About Texas Local Media

We sell digital and community news advertising backed by the trusted reputation of some of the most recognized local publications across Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

In addition to our respected print publications, advertisers value our comprehensive suite of digital solutions, including programmatic, retargeting, email marketing, web ads and more. Businesses partner with us because we help them grow within the communities they serve.

We are expanding in North Texas, and our sales team plays a critical role in that growth.

About the Role

As an Advertising Sales Associate, you will take ownership of the full sales cycle within your territory.

This is a highly active sales role. You will be responsible for prospecting new business, reconnecting with past advertisers, leading meetings with decision makers and closing business. Success in this position comes from consistent outreach, thoughtful follow up and the confidence to ask for the business.

You will build your own pipeline, develop relationships with local Plano and DFW-area businesses and present strategic advertising solutions across both print and digital platforms. Our CRM and digital sales tools are designed to support your efforts and help you stay organized and effective.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable initiating conversations, asking the right questions, asking for the business and closing. This role is built for someone who knows how to move opportunities forward and finish deals in a professional, consistent way.

This is an on-site role based in our Plano office.

Why You Should Be Excited About Working With Us

• Work with leaders who genuinely care about your development
• A territory-based model where collaboration is encouraged
• In-house production and creative support
• Direct coaching and ongoing sales training
• An established territory with meaningful opportunity for growth in DFW
• A culture that values accountability, effort and results
• You will have the tools and support you need to succeed

Why We Are Excited About Working With You Because You

• Have prior sales experience and want to take the next step in your career
• Are comfortable reaching out to new prospects and building relationships
• Understand that consistent activity leads to steady growth
• Communicate value clearly and confidently
• Handle objections professionally
• Enjoy winning new business while strengthening existing partnerships
• Want your income to reflect your performance
• Are motivated to build a strong book of business and grow with us long term

Qualifications

• 3 years of advertising sales experience with a track record of closing business
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Organized and disciplined with your time
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting and new business development
• Ability to build rapport quickly with decision makers
• Desire to grow professionally and financially

What We Offer

Base + Commission with a guarantee of $40,000

Company-sponsored health insurance plans including health, vision and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

401k

Performance is recognized and rewarded

Who We Are

Texas Local Media, part of Times Media Group, is a multimedia company serving communities across Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Southern California. We reach more than one million readers each month across our print and mobile platforms, operate highly trafficked websites and connect with hundreds of thousands of digital subscribers.

Our culture is built on integrity, excellence, value creation, principled entrepreneurship, customer focus, continuous learning, humility, respect and predictable results.

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Advertising Sales: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Plano, TX 75074 (Required)

Work Location: In person