Account Executive, Advertising
We're hiring an Account Executive, Advertising on behalf of a fast-growing, trusted local media company with a strong presence across Texas and the Southwest. This person will manage an assigned territory in Plano, TX, selling integrated advertising campaigns across print and digital platforms. You'll join a collaborative team and help local businesses grow through tailored marketing solutions.
Account Executive, Advertising Benefits:
- Compensation: $40,000 base salary ($60,000+ target OTE) with uncapped commission
- Company-sponsored health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
- Assigned, established sales territory
Account Executive, Advertising Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum 23 years of experience in traditional media advertising sales (print, digital, radio, TV, or out-of-home)
- Proven ability to sell to small and medium-sized businesses
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable being coached and applying feedback to grow professionally
- Ability to quickly build rapport and communicate the value of integrated marketing solutions
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow a defined book of business within a local sales territory
- Prospect and develop new business opportunities through consistent outbound sales activity
- Sell multimedia advertising solutions (print + digital) tailored to client needs
- Leverage a robust digital sales platform and CRM system
- Build long-term relationships with clients and deliver consistent value
- Collaborate with internal production teams to execute client campaigns
- Identify and capitalize on new revenue opportunities within both existing and prospective accounts
In-office role: Candidates must be familiar with the Plano / Dallas-Fort Worth market and able to commute to the office daily. This is not a hybrid or remote position.