G10/9 FC M - Junior Media Seller

Real opportunities. Real impact. Your career, redefined.

(NOTE: A human reviews every application at Oceans, so please apply for only one position and only once a year—if you're a better fit for another role, we’ll route your application accordingly and if we’re not quite ready for you, we’ll reach back out later).

At Oceans, we help the best and brightest of Sri Lanka to take advantage of opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available to them, while supporting entrepreneurs around the world. Our community (we call them Divers) don’t do surface work—they go deep to solve complex challenges and make a real impact. And in doing so, they support bold ideas and expand their skills, broaden their expertise, and grow their careers, all without having to leave family and friends.

We’re hiring a Junior Media Seller to partner with a leading insights and media platform for retail and eCommerce professionals. The company produces high-impact digital media properties—including newsletters, podcasts, and virtual events—reaching a growing audience of brand leaders, marketers, and innovators.

In this role, you’ll be part of the revenue team driving advertising and sponsorship sales. You’ll work closely with the founders and senior media sellers to develop outbound campaigns, build client relationships, and grow recurring revenue from digital media partnerships. If you’re an early-career professional who’s organized, communicative, and motivated to learn media sales in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Accountability

As a Junior Media Seller, your success will be defined by your ability to identify qualified prospects, grow ad and sponsorship revenue, and maintain strong client relationships. You’ll combine curiosity about the media and eCommerce landscape with persistence in outreach, ensuring sales goals are met through both outbound and inbound channels.

Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

Sales & Client Management

• Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities with brands and agencies looking to reach retail and eCommerce audiences.
• Focus on selling sponsorship solutions across newsletters, podcasts, and branded content offerings.
• Manage inbound leads, nurture client relationships, and support renewals and retention efforts.
  

Outbound Campaigns & Pipeline Development

• Conduct outbound outreach via email and LinkedIn to generate a steady flow of qualified leads.
• Maintain and update CRM (HubSpot) records with accuracy and transparency.
• Prepare weekly status updates, performance reports, and forecasts for leadership.
  

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with marketing, editorial, and events teams to fulfill sponsorship deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth planning for virtual and in-person events.
• Attend weekly sales meetings and syncs (2–4 hours total per week).
  

Industry Insight & Development

• Stay informed about retail, eCommerce, and media industry trends to identify sales opportunities.
• Participate in shadowing sessions and training with senior media sellers to build your skill set and take on greater client responsibility.

Colleagues

You’ll work directly with the co-founder and senior media seller to execute client outreach and account management strategies along with the growing revenue team. Together, you’ll help drive ad sales growth and strengthen brand partnerships across the company’s media channels.

At Oceans, you’ll also receive guidance and support from our Operations Manager, who will help you succeed in the role and ensure that you’re continuously growing and developing in your career.

Skills & Qualifications

At Oceans, we believe in T-shaped individuals—those who bring deep expertise in one area, paired with broad curiosity and interests. As a Junior Media Seller, your vertical focus will be on advertising and sponsorship sales, while your horizontal strengths should include organization, communication, and data-driven decision-making.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Experience: 2-3 years in sales or client-facing roles (internships, campus involvement, or early professional experience).
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable in virtual client interactions.
• Organization: Detail-oriented and proactive in managing outreach, follow-ups, and client deliverables.
• CRM Tools: Familiarity with HubSpot or similar CRM platforms (training provided).
• Industry Interest: Passion for media, advertising, commerce, and the evolving retail landscape.
• Work Environment: Comfortable working remotely across time zones with at least 5 hours of overlap with U.S. working hours.

Bonus skills: 

• Sales Enablement: Experience supporting outbound lead generation or digital campaign sales.
• Analytics: Ability to track campaign performance and report on metrics like leads, meetings booked, and ad fulfillment.
• Tools: Experience with Google Workspace, Notion, or other collaborative software.

Diversity of experience is core to Oceans. You are expected to work inclusively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring that both personal and collective dignity are supported.

During the interview process, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in the following areas:

• Sales Potential: How you approach prospecting, qualifying, and relationship building.
• Communication: Your ability to engage confidently in written and verbal conversations with clients.
• Organization: How you manage multiple projects and maintain CRM accuracy.
• Learning Agility: Your enthusiasm for understanding the media sales landscape and growing into an independent contributor.

Role Specifications

This is a remote role, where you will be expected to work a split shift with some overlap with our client’s time zone. You will, however, be expected to be present for in-person training programs during your first 90 days with us. During the offer process, we’ll share more information about our benefits and compensation philosophy, considering both market trends and individual factors.

About Oceans

At Oceans, we build remote teams that connect the world’s top 1% of talent with visionary leaders. With us, you’re not just doing a job—you’re redefining your career with opportunities designed to unlock your potential. We welcome the chance to discuss the complementary parts of our business during your interview process and encourage questions about where we are and where we are going.