Location: Remote
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Minimum wage + commission (flexible DOE)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match, company-sponsored gym membership, company-provided laptop
About NERUS Strategies
NERUS Strategies is a small advertising agency based in Oregon, specializing in the production and promotion of “Best Of” contests across the United States. In partnership with media organizations, including newspapers and radio groups, we help communities celebrate their favorite businesses through engaging digital, social, and print experiences.
See an example of one of our contests here: bestofthewillamettevalley.com
Our contests span a wide range of categories - from best doctor and dentist to best cheeseburger or funeral home. By connecting local businesses with their communities, we help them showcase what makes them exceptional.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Remote Sales Representative to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll promote our Best Of Contest advertising solutions to nominated businesses and award winners across the country. Ideal candidates are energetic, confident communicators with a passion for helping small and medium-sized businesses grow. A background in telemarketing, inside sales, or advertising is a plus, but not required.
What You’ll Do
- Reach out to nominated businesses to inform them they’re on the ballot and present advertising opportunities.
- Contact winners to congratulate them and offer targeted advertising options to highlight their achievements.
- Sell digital ads, social media campaigns, and print advertising in our magazine publications.
- Assist in locating and verifying contact information for nominees and winners when needed.
- Conduct informative, relationship-focused calls—no hard selling; leads are provided.
- Collaborate with our in-house creative team to ensure a seamless customer experience from pitch to publication.
- Build strong, ongoing relationships with businesses participating in our “Best Of” programs.
What You Need to Succeed
- Strong communication skills: Comfortable calling and emailing businesses, including navigating gatekeepers.
- Tech-savvy: Ability to use online marketing platforms, navigate Amazon-style carts, and manage web-based workflows.
- Motivated and personable: Passionate about helping local businesses succeed.
- Experience (preferred but not required): Advertising sales in newspapers, magazines, radio, or digital media.
- Reliable high-speed internet: Required for this fully remote role.
Why You’ll Love Working with NERUS
- Work From Home: Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of remote work—slippers welcome!
- Flexible Hours: Schedules available across all U.S. time zones.
- Unlimited Commission: Your growth is in your hands—no cap on earnings.
- Supportive Team: We provide leads, training, tools, and a collaborative environment to help you excel.
- Exciting Opportunities: Join a fun, project-based team working with media partners nationwide.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about helping businesses shine and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive team, we’d love to meet you!
Apply today and start making meaningful connections with businesses across the country.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $7.50 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- We receive hundreds of applications for this role. We don't believe in requiring cover letters, but feel free to use this space as an opportunity to tell us why you would be a great fit for this job if you would like to! We will read all the responses we get! Thank you!
Experience:
- Media or Advertising Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
