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Apply now to become an Account Manager or Corporate Partner!

What is the Pink Guide?
Pink Guide consists of a variety of independent yet complimentary entities. Pink Guide; a publication of approximately 160 pages which is produced annually; www.pinkguide.com which is a globally based LGBTQ website catering to our community and featuring all six continents and the new Pink Guide e-book.

Pink Guide is both a directory for the local community and provider of tourist information for national and international visitors. www.pinkguide.com offers Pink Biz, a comprehensive business directory with 100's of businesses advertising to the LGBTQ community, as well as an incredible array of current and relevant information in the form of entertainment, news, travel, style, spots, business, finance and health etc.

What is an Account Manager?

Pink Guide is looking for salespeople to work in the community and for the community. The successful applicant will be responsible for sales and marketing of the website and its associated businesses. The position allows for flexibility of hours and remuneration is in the form of a 50% commission.

Those applying should possess the following criteria:

* Highly motivated & innovative thinker
* Computer literate (able to manage Microsoft Office applications)
* Have a neat and tidy appearance
* Excellent time management
* Excellent customer relations skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong organisational competencies
* Self-reliance and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
* A sales/service background would be highly regarded as would graphic design skills.

Specific responsibilities of the role will be:

* Develop relationships with businesses and community groups
* Develop and promote new revenue streams
* Make presentations to interested parties
* Follow up direct leads and bring new customers to the business
* Credit Control

Successful applicants will also need to gain an ABN (if they do not already have one).

To apply for this position send a cover letter and current CV to careers@pinkguide.com

What is a Corporate Partner?
As a Corporate Partner you have a designated territory, state or country and assume responsibility to produce sales and the development of your area.

An important pre-requisite would be a strong desire to be independent, excellent communication skills, confident sales abilities and a well developed sense of social justice.

You should enjoy meeting people and networking through local organisations. Creativity, people skills and a commitment to assisting advertisers on how to most effectively promote their message through a Pink Guide advertisement or an on-line marketing approach on www.pinkguide.com would be considered an asset.

An essential pre-requisite is a strong working knowledge of computer systems as the bulk of the day to day operations will be completed electronically.

Successful Corporate Partners come from all walks of life. Some have extensive business backgrounds, and some have never run a business before. If you work well with people, if you are passionate about building a business that means something, if you seek both personal and financial rewards then being a Corporate Partner could be for you.

It is understood that selected Corporate Partners will have had no previous experience before starting their first publication of Pink Guide. Pink Guide will provide step-by-step instruction and advice in all areas related to the production of the Guide. You are encouraged to share experiences so a collective knowledge culture is practised to the benefit of all. And of course we are available to respond to inquiries at any time

What are the benefits of becoming a Corporate Partner?
Our objective is to facilitate the transition of good people who want to work in and for their community, and to help them develop a new life of self-reliance through a business they can call their own…Josh, General Manager

• Will provide you with the opportunity to generate unlimited earnings ensuring a strong independent financial future
• Over 10 years of a successful publishing track record
• Will operate your own business and make day to day decisions by yourself, but be guided by Pink Guide’s experience and values.
• You are your own boss with the benefit and assistance of an international support organisation.
• Our community has earned the positive exposure that Pink Guide provides. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a Corporate Partner is that you help members of your own community.
• Volume Purchasing Power ensures the lowest possible prices on printing and other commodities
• Being a part of a uniform operation throughout the world, which means all countries, will share the same product, and same service and product quality.
• Internationally recognised branding
• The benefit of identification of service marks, trademarks, proprietary information, patents, and designs.
• A lower risk of failure and/or loss of investments than if you were to start your own business from scratch.
• Assistance and ongoing support in financial and accounting matters
• Our proven marketing and operating system (over 10 year history)
• Unparalleled training and support
• Outstanding Products, Pink Guide publication for your local area and www.pinkguide.com with the opportunity to have 1000’s of businesses listed promoting superior products and services to millions of viewers every month as well as Pink Guide e-guide
• Exposure of our Pink Guide, www.pinkguide.com and Pink Guide e-book in internationally selected media
• A complete marketing package for you to promote. In addition to our quality print publication, we offer targeted on-line marketing, newsletters on-line and Advantage Partner and Member programs.
• Ever-growing network of successful Corporate Partners. Pink Guide is continually expanding its network to cover thousands of LGBTQ communities around the globe.
• Networking opportunities abound for forward-thinking and motivated Corporate Partners
• No need to have a "brick and mortar" solution, a Corporate Partner can operate an office from their home, saving them significant start-up and running costs.
• Due to minimal investment you are able to achieve profitability sooner
• Exclusive territory, area, country which is protected and solely yours
• Marketing to a high yield, tech savvy customer base with a high disposable income

Research indicates that the success rate for group-owned endeavours is significantly better than the rate for non-group-owned businesses. These same findings also show that 80 percent of all new small businesses fail, many within the first year. By contrast, less than 2 percent of new group-owned endeavours are discontinued over a three year period.

What would I be selling?
Advertising space in several different formats

• Pink Guide - sales of advertising space in an annual publication servicing your territory, state or country
• www.pinkguide.com - on-line advertising in the form of Pink Biz our very own Business Directory , banner/tower ads, editorials, features, etc
• Pink Guide e-guide
• Promotion of the Advantage Partner/Member scheme

How long is the Contract Term?
Your initial contract term is for 1 year to ensure you feel 100% comfortable with product, earnings, management. A review for multiple extensions is available; this will be negotiated by both parties

Can I do this Part-Time?
Operating as a successful Corporate Partner requires your full-time effort. We require at least one person dedicated to full-time sales in your territory, state, country. This business is sales driven and production driven and to be approved as a Corporate Partner you will need to demonstrate a full-time commitment

Who determines the price of the ads?
Pink Guide will provide guidance based on population and the demographics in the area served and negotiate appropriate rates. However, the final price decision will at the discretion of the Corporate Head Office to ensure the best and fairest return to you and the advertiser.

How do you determine the territories?
From past experience, communities in excess of 100,000 can usually support a Pink Guide. This is also dependant on services available in the area, retail, accommodation, restaurants, tourist attractions, etc. Areas are available that would support multiple copies of the Pink Guide, i.e. larger population areas 1,000,000 plus.

How many territories can one Corporate Partner service?
Multiple. This however depends upon the organisational ability of Corporate Partner, their Business Model and area availability

Can I sell my area?
No. The initial contract period is 12 months, with a review for multiple extensions available, this will be negotiated by both parties

How long does it take before I can be up & running?
Usually within 1-2 months from the time you first enquire. Once you have researched this opportunity and been approved by Corporate Head Office, training will follow.
You are then ready to proceed with managing your territory.

Do you have special software to help me run my business?
Yes. Appropriate software (Microsoft suite) and a Customer Contact Database (we will help you with this)

How Much Will I Earn?
How much you earn is dependent upon a number of factors, such as how hard you work to build your business, your management skills, the location you choose, and several other factors. As is the case in any business venture, there is no guarantee of success. We provide you with what we feel are the best systems for success, training and the benefit of our years of publishing experience. We are truly only as successful as you are.

Pink Guide can tell you that managing a territory can be a very lucrative business if you follow the marketing and operating system provided to you

Selected Corporate Partners will be given information detailing operating and income examples, however earnings will be dependant upon you and your territory, state, country.

What will be my initial costs?
The low cost and the liberal start-up time allow you to have a positive cash flow from day one. There are no expensive programs required.

If you are responsible for a large territory, state or a country then an office space may be required.
Other basic requirements:

• Desk/Chair/Filing Cabinet
• Computer & Software
• Fax/Copier/Printer
• Phone – Landline and Mobile
• Internet connection – ADSL Broadband preferred due to large file sizes
• Business Cards/ Stationery/Corporate Wear

What other costs are involved?
You are responsible for printing and distribution of the Pink Guide in your territory, state or country. Printing costs will be negotiated as a group and the most cost effective supplier will be utilised. Distribution will be in high traffic locations with high visibility. Examples would be shopping centres, malls, hotels, restaurants, airports, grocery stores, etc. It may be worth considering a distribution partner to rent “rack” space at various other targeted locations. Every market has similar but different distribution opportunities. We will assist you in putting together a first class distribution strategy.

What’s my next step?
Once you have considered your options, email careers@pinkguide.com and one of our representatives will contact you