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AFAR is looking for a dynamic, strategic, Sales Director to join our integrated sales team.  This role will be responsible for the generation and growth of online/offline revenue through Afar’s existing channels - Afar.com, Afar Magazine, Afar Audio, Social, Events, Advisor, Creates, Video etc. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in travel or related media sales, public relations, project management, and marketing.


We’re looking for a self-starter with a consultative sales approach who is proactive in driving revenue and increasing client base. Managing the end to end sales process is a requirement. Organization, time management, and attention to detail will be critical to deliver success!


Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Meet and exceed revenue goal across Afar platforms within assigned territory, agencies and/or categoriesIdentify sales prospects and work on prospect strategy


Learn and communicate clients’ key KPIs and share account insights to the marketing team for optimal proposal development


Collaborate with marketing, corporate, production, finance and other teams within the brand unit to produce top of the line advertising solutions and revenue opportunities for book of business


Present Afar brand and tailored opportunities to various clients, stakeholders, agency partners 


Develops and manages ongoing relationships with clients and agency relationships


Responsible for overall account health, retention, growth and optimization across platforms and product lines


Reports business performance, status and trends to assigned accounts


Travel as needed to attend industry trade shows and client meetings


Makes independent tactical decisions in alignment with company values, goals, policies & procedures


Required Skills:

Position is remote, tri-state area with access to New York City strongly preferred


3-5 years experience of integrated media sales 


Must be highly motivated and passionate


Excellent presentation, time management and organizational skills


Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal


Fluency in the latest technologies (digital, social and mobile)


Self-starter able to solve problems, identify issues and develop solutions


Strong prospecting, negotiation and closing skills


Proven sales and closing success with ability to navigate multiple stakeholders and high-level conservations


Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, start-up environment with grace under pressure


A love of travel and the ability to travel for work


$125,000 - $200,000 a year
Salary range is inclusive of sales bonus

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Founded in 2009, AFAR Media LLC operates as a multi platform media brand which focuses on travel based information. Its products include AFAR magazine, a travel guide for which features locations, cultures, and restaurants of different nations; AF...

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