Outside Account Executive - Automotive

Account Executive, Automotive

Territory-Based Field Sales - LocaliQ - USA TODAY
Help Automotive Dealers Grow. Build Relationships. Drive Results.

At LocaliQ, part of USA Today, we help automotive dealers win in any market through smart, data‑driven marketing strategies.

We’re looking for a relationship‑driven Account Executive to join our Automotive team—someone who thrives in the field, loves building client partnerships, and knows how to turn insights into growth.

This is a dealer‑facing, territory‑based role where success comes from being in front of customers, understanding their business, and delivering solutions that make an impact.

What You’ll Do

Build and grow relationships with automotive dealerships in your territory

Drive new business while expanding and retaining existing accounts

Meet with dealer decision‑makers face‑to‑face to uncover opportunities and solve challenges

Create strategic marketing solutions tailored to each client’s goalsManage your pipeline and opportunities through Salesforce

Partner with internal teams to deliver strong campaign results and long‑term client success

What Makes This Role Different
This is not an inside sales role. You’ll spend the majority of your time in the field, visiting dealerships, building trust, and becoming a true business partner to your clients. If you prefer selling behind a screen—this isn’t it. If you love face‑to‑face selling and owning your territory—this is for you.

What You Bring

3–5+ years of sales experience (automotive experience strongly preferred)

Strong consultative selling and relationship‑building skills

Digital marketing/media sales experience is a plus

Highly organized, self‑motivated, and comfortable working independently in the field

Proven ability to drive growth, retain business, and exceed goals

What We Offer
Compensation
The salary for this role will range between $65,000 and $70,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and may be applicable based on the role.

$65,000-$70,000 + uncapped commission

OTE: $95K+

Top performers earn $140K+

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

President’s Club and performance recognition

Equal Opportunity Employer
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or religion may contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location.

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