Sales Consultant

Independent Contractor | Commission-Based | Flexible Hours

Are you an outgoing connector who loves building authentic relationships and supporting local businesses? Rochester Women Magazine is looking for a self-driven Sales Consultant to help grow our advertising base across print, digital, and event platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with small business owners and community leaders.
• Offer strategic advertising and sponsorship solutions tailored to client goals.
• Guide clients through messaging, branding, and creative campaign development.
• Attend networking events and actively represent the magazine in the community.
• Provide regular updates and insights to the internal team.

Ideal Candidate:

• Background in media, sales, or relationship management.
• Passionate about women’s empowerment and local storytelling.
• Excellent communicator and creative problem-solver.
• Organized, goal-oriented, and self-directed.

Compensation:

• Commission-only position with flexible hours.
• Work remotely with occasional in-person meetings and community engagement.

Corporate Partnership Liaison

Independent Contractor | Commission-Based | Flexible Hours

Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for connecting brands to purpose-driven platforms? Rochester Women Magazine is seeking a Corporate Partnership Liaison to establish and manage long-term partnerships with businesses, institutions, and organizations aligned with our mission of empowering women across Southeast Minnesota.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships with corporations, healthcare systems, schools, financial institutions, and community organizations.
• Develop custom partnership packages that may include ad placements, sponsorships, employee subscriptions, or event involvement.
• Maintain ongoing communication with partners to ensure satisfaction and explore additional collaboration opportunities.
• Represent the magazine at networking events, community forums, and corporate functions.
• Collaborate with the editorial, sales, and events teams to align partner goals with magazine opportunities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Background in B2B sales, community relations, or nonprofit development.
• Professional, articulate, and skilled in proposal writing and negotiations.
• Deep understanding of the value of brand visibility, social responsibility, and community impact.
• Self-motivated and organized, with strong follow-through.

Compensation:

• Commission-based pay, with tiered earnings for multi-level partnerships and renewal bonuses.

Podcast Sales Representative

Independent Contractor | Commission-Based | Remote-Friendly

Help monetize a powerful platform that tells women’s stories with boldness and authenticity.
Rochester Women Magazine’s new podcast, Beyond the Cover with Sananda, is seeking a sales-savvy rep to sell sponsorships and ad spots that support engaging, meaningful content for and about women in our region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential podcast sponsors: local businesses, women-focused brands, wellness companies, community organizations, etc.
• Develop custom sponsorship packages that include intro ads, mid-rolls, social media shoutouts, and collaborative promotions.
• Close deals for full-season, episode-based, or segment-specific sponsorships.
• Maintain regular communication with podcast producers and sponsors to ensure alignment.
• Monitor performance and recommend improvements based on sponsor goals and analytics.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in podcast advertising, media sales, or influencer marketing.
• Confident in cold outreach, building media kits, and presenting ROI-driven packages.
• Passionate about women’s stories and community empowerment.
• Bonus if you’re a podcast listener or creator yourself!

Compensation:

• Commission-only, with competitive % per sponsorship secured.
• Bonuses for multi-episode or long-term sponsorships.

Event Sales & Vendor Relations Manager

Independent Contractor | Commission-Based | Hybrid

Turn memorable events into profitable experiences—while lifting up women-owned businesses.
Rochester Women Magazine hosts several high-impact events each year, from Celebrate Women in Business to our Restore and Rejuvenate and now introducing an Anniversary Gala. We’re seeking a proactive, organized Event Sales & Vendor Relations Manager to grow event revenue through vendor booth sales, sponsorships, and ticket promotions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell vendor booths, tables, and premium packages to local businesses for magazine events.
• Identify and secure event sponsors looking to elevate their visibility in the women’s market.
• Develop strong relationships with vendors, ensuring their success and satisfaction before, during, and after events.
• Coordinate logistics such as vendor communication, booth setup instructions, and sponsor activations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on event promotion, flyers, and ticket sales strategies.
• Attend events to support setup, vendor check-in, and relationship building.

Ideal Candidate:

• Background in event sales, vendor coordination, or small business marketing.
• Excellent communicator, highly organized, and deadline-driven.
• Enjoys attending community events and building lasting connections.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the team.

Compensation:

• Commission-based income, including:
• % of vendor booth sales
• % of event sponsorships
• Bonus for sold-out events or VIP packages

Contact us today! Send a cover letter with your top 3-5 values, a resume and three references to tawonda@rwmagazine.com. Be sure to add the position you are interested in within the subject line.