join our team and help us grow!
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We are looking for a local marketing expert who is passionate about promoting, celebrating and connecting the region we call home, the food we eat and the people who grow and make it.
Edible Boston is a nationally-affiliated and award winning publication in print since 2006, backed by a network of 80+ like-minded Edible publications around the country and in Canada. We’re the go-to source throughout Eastern Massachusetts for CSAs and farmers markets, locally sourced food and beverages, farm-to-table restaurants, food access and education, sustainable food and related eco-friendly products and services that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Our readership is diverse, highly engaged and affluent, making them a desirable target audience for advertisers. As we expand our digital reach, we are developing this audience and bringing in a new, younger readership from across the region. We offer high-quality print, digital and event-based marketing opportunities as highly attractive advertising packages with the goal of building long-term relationships with our advertising partners.
If you see a position that is right for you under our current openings, feel free to send an email with your resume and areas of interest to Sarah Blackburn, Publisher, at sarah@edibleboston.com. Please note: This is a commission-based, flexible, part-time independent contractor position. Income is commensurate with sales and retention of renewals.
DIGITAL AD SALES for edibleboston.com and e-newsletters
Developing new business is a priority. Sales reps will be responsible for all aspects of the sale, managing each account, sending clients correct specs, uploading the content and prioritizing renewals.
Preferred candidates will have:
At least two years of digital advertising sales experience
Expertise/knowledge of the local food community in Greater Boston and Worcester County
Cold calling experience
Solid communication and presentation skills and a good understanding of small businesses, the “eat local” movement and Massachusetts’ seasonal agriculture
A positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to build relationships effectively and work independently on a virtual team
Proficiency with Squarespace, the Google platform, Monday.com and CRM sales software is required, as is access to a broadband internet connection
Access to reliable transportation—work involves regional travel around the 5 counties of Eastern Massachusetts: Worcester, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.
Monthly in-person or virtual meetings pertaining to sales work for Edible Boston and Edible Worcester
Commitment to respond to emails as needed within 24 hours, Monday–Friday
This is a commission-based, flexible, part-time independent contractor position. Income is commensurate with sales and retention of renewals.
If this sounds like your dream job, send an email with your resume to Sarah at sarah@edibleboston.com.
