Sales Associate - Richmond Region Sales Specialist

<div class="benefits"> <div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Career development tools</li> <li>Flexible work</li> <li>Uncapped commission</li> <li>Bonus based on performance</li> </ul> </div> <div class="trix-content"> <div><strong><br>Newviews Agency</strong></div><div> <br>Newviews Agency is a creative marketing and communications firm dedicated to storytelling, brand building, and community impact. We serve diverse clients ranging from startups to established organizations with tailored, innovative marketing solutions.<br><br> </div><div><strong><br>Position Overview </strong></div><div> <br>As a Sales Associate at Newviews Agency, you will play a critical role in growing our client base by driving new business through outbound outreach, relationship-building, and consultative selling. This is a <strong>100% commission-based role</strong>, ideal for highly motivated, entrepreneurial sales professionals who want to earn uncapped income and directly influence their career growth.</div><div> <br>Sales Associates operate in a <strong>freelance/autonomous model</strong> while maintaining accountability through weekly reporting and collaboration with leadership and proposal teams.<br><br> </div><div> <strong>Core Responsibilities <br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Conduct <strong>20–30 cold calls, networking touches, or outreach activities per week</strong> to generate new leads</li> <li>Qualify inbound and outbound leads and move prospects to solutioning and proposal stages</li> <li>Collaborate with leadership and proposal teams to build tailored service packages</li> <li>Present proposals, close sales, and follow through to contract execution</li> <li>Coordinate with project managers to ensure a smooth client onboarding and handoff</li> <li>Maintain accurate sales activity and revenue reports on a weekly basis</li> <li>Attend sales trainings, industry workshops, and internal strategy meetings</li> <li>Represent The Newviews Agency professionally at events, mixers, and industry gatherings</li> <li>Build and maintain a deep understanding of our services, client industries, and buyer pain points</li> </ul><div> <strong><br>Richmond Region Sales Specialist<br></strong><br> </div><div> <strong>Role Focus<br></strong>Drives new business within the Greater Richmond region, owning a defined territory and prioritizing local relationship-building and referrals.<br><br> </div><div> <strong><br>Additional Responsibilities<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Prospect nonprofits, startups, civic organizations, and regional businesses</li> <li>Attend Richmond-area networking events and industry gatherings</li> <li>Develop a territory-based pipeline with strong referral momentum</li> </ul><div> <strong>Requirements<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Must currently reside in <strong>Richmond, VA</strong> or surrounding area</li> <li> <strong>2+ years of successful sales experience</strong> (B2B, agency, or professional services preferred)</li> <li>Strong familiarity with the Richmond business or nonprofit landscape</li> </ul><div> <strong>Performance Expectations <br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Expected to close <strong>$350,000 in new revenue by December 31, 2026</strong> </li> <li>Book of business may include one-time projects, monthly retainers, and upsells</li> <li>Pipeline support provided, but associates are expected to independently prospect, qualify, and close deals consistently</li> </ul><div> <strong>Compensation:<br>One-Time Projects<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Under $7,000 — 8%</li> <li>$7,000–$15,000 — 9%</li> <li>$15,000+ — 10%</li> <li>Commission cap: $5,000 per project unless pre-approved</li> </ul><div> <strong>Retainer Contracts<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Month-to-Month — 10% (first month)</li> <li>3–6 Months — 10% (total contract value)</li> <li>7–12 Months — 12% (total contract value) - Commission paid monthly or quarterly based on client payment receipt.</li> </ul><div> <strong>Incentives & Growth Opportunities<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Revenue Accelerator Bonuses for exceeding $20,000/month</li> <li>$300 Client Rebooking Bonus for converting projects into retainers</li> <li>$250 Upsell Bonus for adding two or more new services</li> <li>$500 Referral Bonus per closed referred client</li> <li>Pathway to a <strong>retainer partnership after 18 months</strong> </li> <li>Opportunity to grow into senior or leadership sales roles</li> </ul><div> <strong>What We Offer<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>100% remote-friendly work environment with flexible scheduling</li> <li>Portfolio-building support, including case studies and testimonials</li> <li>Personalized letter of recommendation after reaching sales milestones</li> <li>Access to agency training resources and professional development workshops<br><br> </li> </ul><div><br></div><div></div> </div> <p>Flexible work from home options available.</p>

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