Media Sales & Partnerships Manager

Media Sales & Partnerships Manager Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Local Business & Media Partnerships Edible Asheville is an award-winning food and lifestyle magazine focused on the food, drink, and culture of Western North Carolina. We’re looking for a relationship-oriented Media Sales & Partnerships Manager to help connect local businesses with one of the region’s most recognized media brands. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys networking, building community relationships, generating ideas, and helping businesses grow through thoughtful marketing partnerships. What You’ll Do *This is a local Asheville/WNC role. Candidates should live in or near Asheville and be comfortable meeting with local businesses in person. Recruit new advertising and marketing clientsBuild relationships with local business owners and marketing directorsAttend networking events, restaurant openings, festivals, and community gatheringsMeet with business owners to discuss marketing goals and opportunitiesHelp create creative advertising and partnership ideas for clientsMaintain relationships with current advertisers and help renew long-term partnershipsStay connected to Asheville’s restaurant, hospitality, and small business community Compensation $500 monthly retainer 20% commission on all sales Additional bonuses available for high performers Flexible contractor position, set your own schedule and work remotely Many people in this role balance it alongside another professional, creative, or entrepreneurial pursuit, with flexibility to grow earnings over time through relationship-building and recurring partnerships. What We’re Looking For Strong communication and people skillsComfortable with sales outreach and follow-upSelf-motivated and organizedGenuine interest in Asheville’s food, hospitality, and small business communityComfortable initiating conversations and building new business relationshipsPrior experience in sales, advertising, marketing, or business development is preferred. Why People Enjoy This Role Flexible schedule with autonomyOpportunity to become deeply connected in Asheville’s business and food communityCreative, collaborative environmentAccess to local events, openings, tastings, and networking opportunitiesCommission structure that rewards long-term relationship building Successful Media Sales & Partnerships Managers have the opportunity to grow earnings significantly through long-term client relationships and recurring advertising partnerships. To apply, please send your resume to editor at edibleasheville.com along with a brief note introducing yourself and explaining why this role feels like a good fit.