Job Description

Future is a global, multi-platform media company and leading digital publisher, connecting over 300 million people worldwide with their passions through expert content, world-class events, and proprietary technology. SmartBrief, a division of Future, is a digital media publisher of targeted business news and information by industry.

As a Digital Sales Associate, you will identify and engage prospective advertising clients. Working with a collaborative sales team, you'll conduct research, lead outreach efforts, and help build relationships with both Fortune 500 companies and startups.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to launch a career in digital media, advertising, or sales. You'll gain hands-on experience, develop industry expertise, and build a foundation for career advancement.

What You'll Do

You will report to the Publisher

• Research and identify prospective advertising clients across important industries
• Develop and deliver compelling outreach messaging across email and other channels
• Schedule and support discovery and marketing meetings with potential clients
• Manage and qualify inbound marketing leads
• Help create marketing collateral and sales materials
• Help develop client proposals and advertising campaign strategies
• Prepare competitive analyses and business intelligence reports
• Grow the customer database (CRM) with accurate, up-to-date information
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and editorial teams

Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve

• Bachelor's degree with a great academic record
• Experience establishing communication and engagement with prospects
• Interest in media, publishing, advertising, or digital marketing
• Experience maintaining clean records of sales outreach and contacts in a CRM
• Proficiency in business software tools

What's In It For You

The expected range for this role is $40,000 - $56,000 with opportunities for bonus and commission

As well as more great perks, including:

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Commercial 8

This is a remote, U.S.-based role. Future U.S. can hire in 37 states. These include:

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Our Future, Our Responsibility: Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We're building a workplace where we value, respect, and empower everyone to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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