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Contemporary Media, Inc., a locally owned, independent publishing company, produces forward-thinking and sophisticated content across our print and digital products: Memphis Magazine, The Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent, and custom books and magazines for an array of local clients. We also produce a suite of popular and successful ticketed events. We are searching for an account executive to join our elite group of sales team members. 

Division: Media Sales
Position Type: Full-time
Contemporary Media is seeking a proactive, energetic advertising sales account executive. The
successful candidate will be resourceful, independent, competitive, and organized individual.

Responsibilities:
Manage the sales process for a book of business, from incoming lead and/or initial contact to
closing the deal
Understand and develop customer needs and opportunities regarding print media, digital media,
and event sponsorships
Present and articulate the value of Contemporary Media’s offerings
Ability to close sales in a competitive environment

Requirements:
Minimum of 2-3 years in sales (ideally media sales, but other sales backgrounds will be
considered)
Strong sales and presentation skills with a proven track record
Ability to develop key client and agency relationships
Connections within the Memphis business community (and enthusiasm to develop more)
Highly motivated with a serious work ethic
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will receive base pay
for the initial 6 months of employment, followed by a transition to commission structure.

​Please send cover letter and resume to: freshstart@contemporary-media.com.

Find yourself stuck in a rut? 

The publishers of Memphis magazine, the Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent, and Inside Memphis Business are always on the lookout for marketing, editorial, and design talent. 

One of the most creative environments in town, Contemporary Media is the city's oldest locally-owned media company, with digital and print brands that are now Memphis institutions. This year, the Flyer celebrates its 30th anniversary, while Memphis magazine is now in its fifth decade of informing, entertaining, and enlightening Memphians who care about our city, the people who help make progress happen in this place we call home. 

So if you feel like you're stuck in a rut, why not give us a shout? Send a letter of introduction and resume to freshstart@contemporary-media.com, and we'll give you a shout back. We're looking to hire the best and brightest talent in town. Maybe our place is where you need to be next.