Business Development Representative

Business Development Executive

This is not just a sales roleit's a chance to drive digital transformation and thought leadership for one of the nation's largest media organizations. Southern California News Group (SCNG) is seeking a digitally focused Business Development Executive to lead revenue growth across our integrated digital ecosystem. This role centers on Skyline, our premium in-house custom content channel that leverages the trusted reach of our publications to build brand authority for clients.

You will sell a sophisticated, digital-first solution that combines the performance marketing power of Adtaxiour award-winning digital agencywith the scale of SCNG's 11.1 million monthly readers and nationwide network of 75+ publications. This includes executing high-impact custom content campaigns and delivering strategic reach across multiple platforms.

We're looking for a true "hunter" who can partner with clients on advanced digital strategies, use attribution and the full customer journey to close high-value deals, and help accelerate SCNG's digital revenue. If you're passionate about the future of media and selling best-in-class digital solutions, this is your opportunity to shine.

This is a hybrid position. A mix of field and remote work with in-office collaboration in Irvine, CA. Candidates must be located in Southern California, including the Greater Los Angeles Area, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.

What you will do :

• Proactively prospect, qualify and close : take charge of the entire sales process, from generating prospects to closing deals, with 100% focus on new business opportunities (no leads are provided, all leads must be self generated) and exceeding KPI goals for your clients.
• Create compelling sales presentations : develop and deliver compelling marketing presentations and solution-based proposals that cater to customer needs and effectively promote our products and services.
• Cultivate long-term relationships : strengthen and maintain partnerships with clients to ensure lasting business relationships and continued revenue growth and to define KPI's and success metrics for campaign performance.
• Strategic matchmaking : utilize multiple lead sources to research, prioritize, and target potential customers, aligning their audience segments with SCNG / Skyline / Adtaxi products, including CTV, YouTube TV, DOOH, Meta, Snap, TikTok, X, programmatic advertising, custom / branded content, influencer marketing, behavioral and contextual targeted networks, video, SEO / SEM, mobile and print.
• Stay informed on industry trends : stay ahead of the curve by actively monitoring and understanding current trends in the advertising technology industry.
• Expert sales knowledge : demonstrate expert knowledge in online media channels, as well as an understanding of how to map the customer journey across online and offline channels and leverage attribution modeling to correspond with key KPIs, enabling you to effectively position our products and services against competitors.
• Analyze sales metrics : assess key sales metrics to develop effective strategies for achieving sales success.
• Collaborate internally : navigate smoothly across various departments within SCNG to create compelling media solutions for advertisers.

What you will bring :

Benefits and Compensation : The hourly range is $31.25 - $36.06 + cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, and uncapped commission (OTE $130,000 - $160,000). Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Who we are : In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.

EEO Statement : We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply : Please submit an online application along with your resume.

Closing Date : Continuous recruitment until the position is filled.

Conditions of Employment : A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation. Travel This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and / or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed.