Freelance Sales Marketing Director

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Freelance Sales Marketing Director

People Inc is seeking a Director, Marketing to support our Lifestyle team, contributing to the brand and category strategy for our Travel vertical. As a key player in our Lifestyle Marketing vertical, you will collaborate closely with the Vertical Digital Sales Team, Vertical Print Sales Team, and other Support Teams to develop and manage the pre-sale process, execute pre-sale proposal and meeting materials and drive revenue growth with top-tier advertising partners. 

Assignment Details: 

40 hours a week

Start date: 9/1/26

End date: 12/31/26

Hourly Rate: $100

Location: Remote - US

Assignment Responsibilities:

• Lead Proposal Process: Manage proactive and RFP responses, creating smart, strategic ideas for advertising partners in the category vertical 

• Vertical Strategy: Collaborate across the People Inc. portfolio to create sellable opportunities for advertisers that are grounded in our brand’s most influential franchises and tentpoles

• Brand Communication: Lead internal conversations with People Inc. brands and verticals to communicate high-value opportunities to the Sales Teams on a regular basis

• Storytelling: Bring ideas to life through well-written and visually-appealing proposals that represent our brands, capabilities, and ideas flawlessly

• Cross-Department Communication: Partner closely with Sales, Editorial, Content Strategy, Research, Account Strategy, and Events to ensure proposals and presentation effectively communicate our unique value proposition

• Sales Partnership: Develop strong relationships with the Sales Teams to become experts on their business; provide support on client calls, as needed

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• 7-10 years relevant experience in media, marketing or pre-sales strategy 

• Prior experience at a digital publisher strongly preferred

• Background in Travel/Luxury categories is a plus

• Strong understanding of the advertising and media landscape, including digital, print, and/or programmatic ecosystems

• Advanced expertise in pre-sale marketing and proposal development, from pitch through close

• Exceptional creative writing, storytelling, and presentation skills

• Fluency in Keynote and PowerPoint, with the ability to produce visually impactful decks

• Ability to remain poised under pressure and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Proven self-starter with the ability to proactively identify opportunities and move initiatives forward

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.

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