Valnet Travel | Media Account Executive
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.
- 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.
- 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.