Full-Time
Business Development Sales Representative
Fortune Media
Posted on 6/13/2024
Fortune
1,001-5,000 employees
Authoritative business journalism and rankings publisher
Compensation Overview
$125k - $150k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
 Sales & Account Management |
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 Business & Strategy (1) |
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- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to overcome objections in real time
- 2-3 years minimum in a sales role where cold calling was a primary task
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms and CRM tools
- Experience developing new business relationships in a sales role
- Strong understanding of lead generation and ability to connect with viable prospects
- Comprehension of KPIs and goals of clients campaigns
- Positive attitude with the willingness to learn and grow and build in new product stages
- High energy and passion for the job
- Proven track record in B2B sales, preferably with Fortune 1000 companies
- Familiarity with the media landscape, including digital, print, and branded content key
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to adapt to changing market demands
- Flexible and creative
- Digital media savvy
- Bachelor's Degree
- Engage Fortune 1000 companies as sales prospects
- Showcase suitable solutions and opportunities
- Secure appointments with key business decision makers through cold calling, networking or other means of booking meetings
- Conduct calls to introduce and pitch Fortune digital assets as solutions
- Track all activity, notes and follow up activities in the company CRM
- Move prospects forward through the sales process to close and renewal
- Act as primary contact for Fortune to communicate relevant and important information to assigned Fortune 1000 companies/clients
- Coordinate with marketing, account management and activation teams to sell and deliver on campaigns
- Maintain a full activity calendar of prospective business and create a robust pipeline in order to hit sales goals
- Passionate, motivated, and goal-oriented individuals
- Resourceful, organized, customer-focused problem solvers
Fortune provides trusted business journalism and analysis through multiple channels, including a website, magazines, newsletters, and conferences. It serves business leaders, investors, and professionals and is known for its authoritative rankings like the Fortune 500, which lists the largest U.S. companies by revenue. The company creates content by researching, reporting, and commenting on finance, leadership, technology, health, and lifestyle topics, then distributes it via articles, magazines, emails, and live events. Revenue comes from advertising, subscriptions, and event sponsorships, with content designed to attract a loyal, high-quality audience. Fortune differentiates itself through its strong focus on finance, leadership, technology, health, and lifestyle, its world-class rankings, and its expansive network, using these assets to inform and influence its readers. Its goal is to make the business world better and to influence positive change in the industry for the long term.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
ICO
Total Funding
$1.3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1929
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sebastian Herrera expands Fortune's AI and infrastructure coverage in San Francisco.[1]
- Asia leadership hires deepen CEO communities and live-media growth across APAC.[1]
- Aaron Andrews strengthens premium partnerships and sponsorship sales across Fortune products.[1]
What critics are saying
- AI coverage pits Fortune directly against Bloomberg, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.[1]
- Asia expansion depends on sponsorship and membership demand in competitive markets.[1]
- Branded-content growth threatens editorial trust if sponsors influence Fortune's authority.[3]
What makes Fortune unique
- Fortune pairs long-form business journalism with flagship rankings like Fortune 500.[1][3]
- Its brand spans print, digital, newsletters, and live conferences.[3][5]
- The company targets executives through trusted information and world-class communities.[3]
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Company News
Fortune Asia has appointed three senior executives to accelerate growth across the region. Andrew Staples and Lee Williamson join as Editorial Directors, whilst Yuko Tsukada becomes Head of Fortune Brand Studio, Asia Pacific. All three will report to Fortune CEO Asia, Khoon-Fong Ang. Staples, previously with the Economist Intelligence Unit, and Williamson, formerly at the South China Morning Post, will lead editorial and live-media strategy, hosting events and cultivating CEO communities across Asia. Tsukada, a Cannes-winning creative director who built Bloomberg Media Studios across Asia Pacific, will oversee regional branded content strategy. The appointments support Fortune's expansion of its CEO membership communities and live journalism events, including the Fortune Global 500 and Fortune Southeast Asia 500 communities. Staples and Tsukada will be based in Singapore, with Williamson in Hong Kong.
The AI data centre boom is driving surging demand for skilled trade workers, with roles like robotics technicians up 107% and HVAC engineers rising 67% since late 2022, according to Randstad analysis of 50 million job postings. Electricians and welders have also seen increases of 18% and 25% respectively. Construction workers on data centre projects now earn approximately $81,800 annually, 32% more than those on non-data centre builds. Some electricians under 30 are making between $240,000 and $280,000 per year. The US needs roughly 300,000 new electricians over the next decade, whilst manufacturing sectors face severe shortages. These roles typically require apprenticeships rather than university degrees, offering faster workforce entry. However, the work demands long hours in challenging conditions with inconsistent scheduling between projects.
Companies are lowering performance targets to protect CEO pay packages amid economic uncertainty, according to analysis by Compensation Advisory Partners. The study of 50 public companies found boards set lower targets and wider performance curves in 2024, resulting in CEO pay rising 8% and bonuses up 4%, even as revenue barely grew and earnings declined. Apple exemplified this trend when it set fiscal 2025 targets at or below prior year results for CEO Tim Cook, citing trade policy and economic uncertainty. This guaranteed Cook's $12 million bonus, which the company easily surpassed. Research shows executives who blame external factors for poor results face less accountability than those accepting responsibility. With market volatility and recession fears mounting, more companies may follow this pattern of protecting executive compensation through reduced expectations.
Fortune hires Gioino as a news editor. March 16, 2026. Posted by chris roush. Fortune has hired Catherina Gioino as a news editor. She holds a bachelor's degree from Columbia University.
Fortune is launching a daily video business show. February 26, 2026. Posted by chris roush. Fortune magazine plans to launch a daily business news show, according to a job ad on LinkedIn. The show, according to the ad, will focus on "must-know weekly business news across core coverage areas, and Fortune 500 coverage." The show's staff will work with senior editors and reporters to surface top stories and exclusive insights, while working with the newsroom and conference team on how to best execute in a daily video format. Fortune plans for the show to be produced out of its New York office. A company spokesman confirmed the show but declined to provide additional details, such as a launch date and the length of the show.