Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation in United States.

This role is designed for a driven, early-career sales professional eager to break into digital media and the gaming industry. You will focus on identifying and engaging independent game publishers to generate new business opportunities and build a strong outbound sales pipeline. The position is highly proactive and outreach-heavy, relying on cold calling, email engagement, and continuous prospecting to uncover potential indie advertising partners. You will work in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment where persistence, curiosity, and communication skills directly impact results. The role offers hands-on exposure to digital advertising sales, sponsorship models, and media partnerships within the gaming and entertainment ecosystem. It is ideal for someone who thrives on targets, enjoys outreach-based work, and is motivated by commission-driven earnings and measurable outcomes.

You will be responsible for building and nurturing a pipeline of indie advertising prospects through high-volume outbound sales activities, including:

• Conducting cold calls, email outreach, and independent research to identify and engage indie game publishers and potential advertisers.
• Qualifying leads and assessing opportunity fit for sponsorship packages, media placements, and broader advertising programs.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with indie developers through consistent follow-ups and proactive communication.
• Supporting the sales process by passing qualified opportunities to senior sales teams for larger or more complex deals.
• Staying informed on indie gaming trends, new releases, and emerging studios to uncover new partnership opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate tracking of outreach activities and lead progress using CRM tools and digital platforms.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for outreach-driven sales environments:

• Strong interest in gaming, entertainment, technology, or pop culture (highly preferred).
• Ability to manage high-volume outbound activity, including calls, emails, and prospecting efforts on a daily basis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage decision-makers professionally and confidently.
• Self-driven, resilient, and comfortable handling rejection while maintaining persistence and motivation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Prior experience in sales, customer service, internships, retail, or campus leadership is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, LinkedIn, and Google Workspace tools is beneficial.

Benefits

• Commission-based compensation structure with earning potential tied directly to performance.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital media sales and gaming industry partnerships.
• Exposure to a large-scale global media and entertainment ecosystem with established brands.
• Fast-paced, learning-oriented environment ideal for early-career sales professionals.
• Career development opportunities within digital advertising, business development, and media sales.
• Flexible entry point into the gaming and entertainment industry with mentorship and team collaboration.