Media Sales Executive - Remote (US)

<p>At<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">Key Media</span>, you’ll sell on some of the<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">most exciting brands in North America</span><span> </span>and you’ll do it<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">100% remotely</span>. No commute, just you, your laptop, and a career that’s about to go international.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We’re an<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">award-winning global business media company</span><span> </span>with operations in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and beyond.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Now we’re looking for an ambitious<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">Sales Executive</span><span> </span>to help drive the success of our market-leading brand, Insurance Business.<br></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt">Why you will love this role</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: bold">$120–$140k OTE</span><span> </span>with<span> </span><em>uncapped commission</em></li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold">100% remote:<span> </span></span>work from anywhere in the US</li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold">Global career pathways:<span> </span></span>collaborate with colleagues across 6 continents</li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold">Comprehensive benefits</span>: health, dental, life insurance + confidential mental health support</li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold">Accelerated growth:<span> </span></span>1:1 sales training, unlimited LinkedIn Learning, and mentorship</li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold">Extra time off:<span> </span></span>earn more vacation days the longer you stay + 1 paid volunteer day a year</li> <li>Opportunities to travel: From client meetings to attending our amazing events across the US and further afield</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>You can even<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">work from anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks each year.</span><span> </span>Want to close a deal from a café in Barcelona or a beach in Bali? Go for it.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt">What you'll be selling</span></p> <p>Our events and media brands connect with<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">over 2.4 million professionals every month</span><span> </span>across HR, wealth management, insurance, and more. These are<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">household names in their industries</span>:</p> <p><br><br></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: bold">Insurance Business</span><span> </span>– the world's leading insurance news platform</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>You’ll be selling<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">digital advertising and solutions</span><span> </span>that matter, giving clients access to the most engaged audiences in the business.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt">What we're looking for</span></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">B2B media sales</span><span> </span>(digital, events) </li> <li>Strong business development and account management skills</li> <li>A self-starter mindset: ambitious, motivated, and results-driven</li> <li>Someone who thrives in a<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">fast-paced, global, remote-first environment</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt">About Key Media</span></p> <p>With teams in<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">Australia, Canada, the US, UK, Europe, and the Philippines</span>, we’re a<span style="font-weight: bold"><span> </span>global company</span><span> </span>that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and what we call<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">Orange Energy,</span><span> </span>our culture of positivity, creativity, and drive.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We create award-winning content and events across industries like HR, insurance, finance, education, and law. But what keeps people here is the<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">culture</span>:</p> <ul> <li>Be yourself.</li> <li>Do meaningful work.</li> <li>Grow your career fast.</li> <li>And do it all with the<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">freedom of remote work</span>.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Want to see the vibe for yourself? Check out our short video about<br><a href="https://vimeo.com/937693192/fd9805a2df?share=copy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">life at Key Media</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">If you’re ready to sell big, earn big, and live life on your terms, then apply today.</span></p><br><hr><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-witlqh" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Location</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">New York, New York (Remote)</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Department</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Sales</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Employment Type</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Full-time</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Minimum Experience</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Experienced</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Compensation</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">OTE $120-140k USD</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div></div>

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