Careers

We are seeking a smart, driven, and energetic individual looking for a career in media sales. The media industry is in an exciting state of change and Westword is growing exponentially. As such, we need a highly ambitious sales person with a desire to exceed sales goals and grow with us. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results.

This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues through the consultative sale of both print and digital solutions including newspaper, specialty publications, digital display, SEO, PPC, paid media, social media, mobile, programmatic, IP targeting, e-mail, mobile advertising, website development and local services with a primary responsibility of acquiring new clients. We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.

We offer a competitive salary with uncapped commissions, additional bonus incentives and career growth opportunities. You can expect to make between $50K - $70K your first year. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid time off, company paid holidays and a 401(k). Candidates must have personal transportation and must pass a background check.

Qualifications:

• A proven track record in sales


• Highly motivated and results-oriented


• Ability to self-generate leads


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities


• Strong customer service skills


• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment


• Entrepreneurial spirit


• Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus.

Interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter to:   [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

About Us:

Voice Events & Entertainment is a dynamic and forward-thinking events management company dedicated to creating memorable and impactful experiences. We specialize in organizing a wide range of events – including national and regional events. We are looking for a highly motivated and organized Event Programming Manager with a strong focus on restaurant outreach to lead our programming initiatives and drive the success of our events. This role offers an incredible opportunity for additional commission-based earnings as you build partnerships with restaurants and collaborate on unique experiences.

Job Summary:

As the Event Programming Manager with a focus on restaurant outreach, your primary responsibility will be to establish and maintain relationships with restaurants, chefs, and culinary partners. You will work closely with these partners to curate engaging and content-rich events and promotions.

Responsibilities:

• Restaurant Partnerships: Identify, reach out to, and establish partnerships with restaurants, chefs, and culinary experts for participation in signature events & ongoing promotions. Your commission will be directly tied to the revenue generated through these partnerships.


• Event Conceptualization: Collaborate with restaurant partners to develop new event concepts that drive sales and elevate the event experience.


• Budget Management: Negotiate and manage programming budgets for each event, ensuring maximum returns for both the restaurant partners and the organization.


• Event Coordination: Oversee the logistical aspects of restaurants activations at signature events & ongoing promotions.


• Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback from partners & attendees and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field.


• Proven experience in event programming and restaurant outreach, with a track record of exceeding sales targets.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills – written and verbal.


• Culinary knowledge and an understanding of the restaurant industry.


• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining partnerships.


• Strong organizational, leadership, problem solving and time management skills.


• Assertive, goal-oriented and self-motivated, with a passion for driving sales.


• Ability to multitask, handle pressure and work under deadlines, delivering exceptional results.


• Ability to think creatively, be innovative, and deliver a “WOW” event experience.


• Ability to work cross-functionally to reach common project goals, maximizing your collaborative sales efforts.


• Travel required.

We offer a base between $50K and $55K salary plus bonuses and career growth opportunities in a fun, fast paced work environment. We also offer a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flex spending, gas and phone stipend, paid vacation & more!

Interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter to:  [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Street Team

Location: Denver

Street Team is Hiring!

Become a part of Westword’s Street Team.

We are seeking energetic, outgoing, dependable individuals to represent Westword and other dynamic, local companies.

Send us your resume today to: [email protected]

Denver Westword / V Digital Services is seeking an energetic, outgoing individual for an Account Manager who is willing to go the extra mile toward ensuring client success! In this support role, you will be a key contributor to the sales organization by positively impacting client services and client retention.

As an Account Manager, you will…

• Be a key point of contact for clients and internal fulfillment team


• Build and maintain solid, trusting relationships for long—term client success


• Communicate regularly with clients on the performance of their campaigns


• Demonstrate understanding of traditional and digital media and effectively communicate knowledge with clients


• Participate in monthly progression calls with clients and the fulfillment team.


• Review the results and make suggestions to improve campaigns as needed with the internal fulfillment team


• Traffic ads for print & digital advertising campaigns; keep up with moving deadlines.


• Assist in campaign implementation, including ad creative design, pixel implementation, and setting up the proper conversion tracking


• Draft copy for advertisements (print & digital), event listings, contests & promotions.


• Deliver campaign ideas to graphic designers for advertisement creation.


• Prepare sales presentations and proposals.


• Produce reporting bi—monthly reports, end of—campaign recap reports and accommodate reporting requests.


• Book new and incremental buys with the internal team and, set up deadlines/schedules for clients


• Work with the internal business department on client invoicing/payment schedules


• Work closely with the sales rep on buys, upcoming events/issues, and fulfillment of buys.


• Help with any client needs quickly and efficiently


• This is an extremely fast—paced environment with daily deadlines. The successful candidate will need to learn the role quickly and will be able to thrive under pressure.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years of digital sales or account management experience


• Knowledge of Organic SEO, Local SEO, basic web analytics


• Knowledge of Paid Media (PPC, GDN, YouTube & Programmatic) and success metrics


• Knowledge of social media platforms, and social analytics


• Highly organized, above average attention to detail, and strong analytical skills


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


• Superior time management skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines


• Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint required and Google Sheets

We offer a competitive base salary plus commissions, and career growth opportunities in a fun, fast—paced work environment. We also offer a full benefits package to include medical, dental, 401k, flex spending, paid vacation & more! Please note: this is not a remote position. The salary range is $60,000 — $70,000+ based on experience.

If you are a success—driven, hard—working individual that thrives in a fast—paced environment and wants to join a dynamic, fun team then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Interested candidates, please send your resume to: [email protected]

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At Westword, 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 single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are an equal—opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Are you seeking a fast-paced, high-activity sales position? Are you a hunter who's ready to close big business in a competitive environment? We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who will drive digital sales. By creating successful campaigns for clients, the Digital Sales Executive ensures growth within the business and retains clients for future campaigns.

This position is one of the most vital in the company, and we pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results. Our portfolio of solutions includes digital products that are designed to get results such as SEO, PPC, Paid Media, Display Advertising, Social Media, Programmatic, Retargeting, IP Targeting, E-mail, Mobile Advertising, Web Design, Content Production and more.

The Digital Sales Executive plays an important role in our business by meeting quick deadlines, keeping a full pipeline, managing sales activity, and communicating regularly with upper management. Attention to detail, staying informed of digital advertising best practices, and having a passion for all things digital are critical aspects of the position.

The Digital Sales Executive will:
Prospect digital advertisers and aggressively pursue and close new business
Possess a Hunter Mentality. This position is not about managing a book of business, it is about identifying opportunities and closing new sales.
Provide strategic advice and help SMB to enterprise businesses get the best ROI on their advertising investment by working closely with them in a consultative role.
Acquire an intimate knowledge of our capabilities, specifically within our programmatic platforms, Paid Media and SEO.
Be able to interpret market-analytics data and convey campaign wins to clients in order to retain clients and grow existing clients' monthly investments.

Qualifications
Minimum 5 years experience in digital media sales, media sales, or consultative B2B sales with SMB to enterprise businesses (required)
Proven prospecting and new business development skills - a true Hunter's mentality.
Excellent interpersonal skills - a dynamic, strong, relationship builder.
Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals
Passion, desire and motivation to sell digital products.
Strong work ethic with the ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize responsibilities
Has demonstrative relationships with business owners, marketing directors, networking groups, and the community.
Additional Information

We Provide:
A portfolio of solutions for every clients needs with precision targeting
A fun and exciting work environment
Base salary + Commission + Bonus opportunities with a 1st year potential of $75K-$100K
Unlimited earning potential
Ongoing Sales Training
A career path in sales and management
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401(k)

Interested candidates please send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.