Valnet Travel | Media Account Executive at Valnet Freelance

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Partnerships, Content Sales, Social Media Advertising, Prospecting, Outreach, Phone Sales, LinkedIn Networking, Solution Selling, B2C Sales, MediaRadar

Industry

Internet Publishing

Description

Portfolio Scale: 18M Monthly Page Views | 15M Monthly Sessions | 3.2M Social Followers Target Markets: Global Aviation Industry (Simpleflying) & The US Consumer Traveler (TheTravel) Location: Remote Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: Tiered Retainer + 15% Commission on Net Revenue The Opportunity We are seeking a High-Impact Partnership Lead to drive direct revenue for our leading independent media portfolio. Reaching 18 million monthly page views and a 3.2 million-strong social ecosystem, we provide unparalleled access to the world’s most lucrative travel markets. We have an aggressive $3M revenue target for 2026. You will be responsible for securing high-value, content-led partnerships with mid-tier growth brands across our two flagship sites: Simpleflying: The world’s #1 authority for global aviation news, aircraft manufacturers, and industry C-suite. TheTravel: A premier authority for US-based travelers, delivering breaking travel news, destination guides, and high-intent planning content for the American market. The Product Suite: Content + Social + Inbox We sell integrated multi-channel storytelling that delivers authority and conversion: Sponsored Editorial: High-authority articles reaching a massive audience of industry pros and active US travelers. Social Amplification: Promoting partner content to our 3.2M social followers (2.25M on Facebook, 287k on Instagram). Newsletter Integration: Direct-to-inbox access to 212,000 active subscribers. Custom Series: Multi-part features focused on US destination news, aviation sustainability, and emerging travel tech. The Role: Mid-Market Hunter This is a full-cycle sales role focused on high-growth, mid-tier accounts: Strategic Prospecting: Use MediaRadar to identify mid-market brands targeting US consumers and aviation enthusiasts. Proactive Outreach: You are expected to move beyond the inbox. This role requires persistent phone calls and LinkedIn networking to close high-velocity deals. Solution Selling: Pitch the combined scale of the portfolio to boutique agencies and mid-market B2C brands (Travel Gear, US Regional Tourism, Travel Apps, Hospitality). Skills We're Looking For: 3+ years in Media Partnerships, Content Sales, or Social Media Advertising. Proven track record of "unearthing" mid-tier leads and closing five-figure deals via phone and email. Strong ability to sell the US Traveler Demographic—leveraging our American-centric audience on TheTravel. We will contact you if you'd make a solid addition to the team. Apply now! Link to our website: https://www.valnetinc.com/en/travel **This is a work from home position**

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to drive direct revenue by securing high-value, content-led partnerships with mid-tier growth brands across the Simpleflying and TheTravel media portfolio. This involves strategic prospecting, proactive outreach via phone and LinkedIn, and solution selling the integrated multi-channel product suite.