What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advertising Sales Representative position at MANiCURE. Magazine?
MANiCURE. Magazine is an independent health, wellness, and lifestyle publication that explores the intersection of science, holistic health, culture, travel, food, personal growth, and the ideas shaping how we live.
Published quarterly, MANiCURE. is a beautifully designed print publication with a growing digital presence and an engaged audience across the Greater New Orleans region and beyond. The magazine is intentionally different from traditional health publications—blending evidence-informed wellness with curiosity, unconventional ideas, culture, and thoughtful editorial storytelling.
MANiCURE. works with businesses and brands that want to reach an audience interested in living well, thinking differently, and experiencing life fully. Advertising partnerships may include traditional print advertising, digital opportunities, sponsored content, special features, and customized campaigns.
We are a growing independent media company looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to help build something.
About the RoleMANiCURE. Magazine is seeking a motivated Advertising Sales Representative to help grow our advertising partnerships and revenue.
This is a part-time, remote, commission-based position ideal for someone who is naturally outgoing, persuasive, organized, and comfortable initiating conversations with business owners and decision-makers.
You do not need to come from a traditional media background. We are especially interested in individuals who have a strong interest in sales, entrepreneurship, marketing, communications, wellness, lifestyle, or media and who are excited about building relationships and creating opportunities.
This could be an excellent opportunity for a college student or recent graduate looking to gain real-world experience in sales, business development, advertising, and media.
What You'll Do- Identify and prospect potential advertising partners throughout the Greater New Orleans region and beyond
- Reach out to business owners, marketing directors, and decision-makers to introduce MANiCURE. and its advertising opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective advertisers
- Schedule and conduct sales conversations and presentations
- Learn and confidently communicate MANiCURE.'s audience, editorial vision, and advertising offerings
- Develop customized advertising opportunities based on a client's goals and budget
- Follow up consistently with prospects and manage an active sales pipeline
- Close advertising agreements and meet established sales goals
- Maintain organized records of prospects, conversations, proposals, and sales
- Work with the publisher/editorial and design teams to ensure advertisers receive what they have been promised
- Help identify new businesses, industries, and partnership opportunities that could be a strong fit for the magazine
We are looking for someone who is:
- Comfortable selling and genuinely enjoys connecting with people
- Confident initiating conversations with people they don't already know, along with building upon and leveraging current relationships
- Persistent without being pushy
- Personable, professional, and an excellent communicator
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Organized and capable of managing multiple prospects and follow-ups
- Curious about business, entrepreneurship, and how brands grow
- Interested in media, publishing, wellness, lifestyle, or marketing (a plus, but not required)
- Excited by the opportunity to help grow an independent company
- Comfortable working in a commission-based environment where income is directly connected to results
Current college students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
A sales, business, marketing, communications, media, journalism, public relations, or entrepreneurship background is helpful, but a demonstrated ability to communicate, build relationships, take initiative, and sell is more important than a specific degree.
This role can provide valuable hands-on experience in sales, advertising, business development, client relationships, media, and entrepreneurship while working directly with a growing independent publication.
CompensationCommission-based.
This position offers the opportunity to earn commission on advertising sales, with compensation tied directly to revenue generated.
Because this is a performance-based role, the ideal candidate is someone who is motivated by measurable results and enjoys having a direct connection between their effort and earning potential.
Why MANiCURE.?This isn't a role where you'll simply be handed a list of accounts and asked to make calls.
You'll have the opportunity to help build the advertising side of a growing independent media brand—developing relationships, identifying new opportunities, learning how media businesses generate revenue, and seeing your work directly contribute to the company's growth.
If you're someone who sees an opportunity and thinks, "I could sell that," we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: Send your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you're interested in the role and what makes you a strong salesperson to info@manicuremagazine.com.