Sales Marketing Manager

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes. Sales Marketing Manager Lifestyle (Home/Household & Pet CPG/Auto/Insurance/Growth) People Inc. is seeking a freelance Sales Marketing Manager to support our Lifestyle team, contributing to the category strategy for our Home/Household & Pet CPG/Automotive/Insurance/Growth vertical. In close partnership with the Lifestyle Sales team, you will manage the pre-sale process and play a strategic role in driving revenue growth with advertising partners. This position reports to the Director, Marketing on the Home/Household & Pet CPG/Automotive/Insurance/Growth vertical. Assignment Details: 40 hours a week Start date: 7/1/2026 End date: 3 months with potential to extend Hourly Rate: $75 Location: Remote - US Assignment Responsibilities: Lead Proposal Process: Manage proactive and RFP responses, creating smart, strategic ideas for advertising partners in the Home/Household & Pet CPG/Automotive/Insurance/Growth 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 team 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 Editorial, Content Strategy, Research, Account Strategy, and Design to ensure proposals effectively communicate our unique value proposition Sales Partnership: Develop strong relationships with the sales team to become experts on their business; provide support on client calls, as needed Skills/Experience: Bachelor's degree 3-4 years relevant experience at a digital publisher, with a focus in pre-sales marketing; background in Home, Household & Pet CPG, Automotive, and Insurance verticals is a plus Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to capture and effectively convey brand voice Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and multitask at a fast pace Energetic, well-organized, and proactive team player Applicants who share links of recent work (personal social, business, or portfolio) will be prioritized 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. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].