ABOUT UPLVL Agency:
UPLVL Agency is a boutique public relations agency that amplifies Founder-forward companies and personal brands in the business, wellness, lifestyle, financial & tech industries. We’re a proven partner for increasing CEO/entrepreneur personal brand awareness, credibility and reputation. We secure high-caliber media opportunities that place Founders strategically, consistently and powerfully in the spotlight. Founded by 2X Emmy award-winning entertainment news reporter, Kayley Hamilton, UPLVL Agency helps Founders become mainstream Thought-Leaders through consistent and valuable media exposure.
THE ROLE:
The sales representative role will support our business development through outreach to leads, qualifying client candidates and setting sales calls. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who is enthusiastic about connecting with CEO personal brands who align with our PR services and offering them solutions to their visibility goals!
We work with purpose-driven founders and help them reach wider audiences and increase their credibility through powerful media exposure. Our services are high-ticket. This sales role will focus on targeting quality candidates over quantity.
The ideal candidate has an eye for our aligned client type, has strong research skills, is confident conducting outreach to cold and warm leads via email and social media platforms, and possesses strong written sales and qualifying skills.
This role will support revenue growth by identifying and securing new and aligned business opportunities, managing lead communications, and maintaining organization within our CRM system. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales, excellent communication and written skills, and a proven ability to spot aligned leads, open cold leads, qualify warm leads and set sales calls.
This is a part-time, commission-based position that reports directly to the CEO with opportunity for growth toward a full-time position. Commission is uncapped. Experience within a PR agency setting or a PR or journalism background is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct lead research, generation and outreach.
Manage leads on a day-to-day basis and ensure timely follow-up.
Oversee sales pipeline management and communicate updates to management.
Keep CRM updated with accurate reporting of sales activities.
Schedule sales meetings.
Prepare and deliver monthly sales reports to management.
Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales goals.
Participate in and contribute to team meetings and strategy sessions.
EXPECTATIONS:
Sales experience, preferably in a PR agency or related industry.
Excellent communication, negotiation, persuasion and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to meet daily sales communication targets.
Ability to manage multiple leads and prioritize sales conversations effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to sales.
The drive to go above and beyond!
WHAT WE OFFER:
Part-time, fully remote, commission-based position, with opportunity for growth
Competitive and generous commission structure
High-level sales trainings
An ongoing list of warm leads
Uncapped commissions
Career progression
Collaboration with our female-led team, Director of Client Relations Bryn Fallon and our CEO Kayley Hamilton who is a 2x Emmy Award-winning producer and former Hollywood reporter
An exceptional company culture. Our ethos is kindness, positivity, optimism, growth mindset and open-mindedness. We run on good energy and operate at the highest level of respect, compassion, empathy and understanding with our clients, our contacts and one another. We prioritize constant learning, evolving and growth — both professionally and personally.
We hold Monday morning team connection calls with a meditation included.
Flexible PTO including major holidays, your birthday, and the week between Christmas and New Years (for full time employees)
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown that women and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification listed. At UPLVL we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
UPLVL Agency is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Successful applicants undergo a standard background check and demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
***TO APPLY***
Please submit your application through the form here: https://forms.gle/8rFYoKna3YCT4CUU8
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