Account Executive

Modern Luxury; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with uncapped commission

Access to exclusive events and experiences

Creative and collaborative culture

Job summary

A prestigious luxury media company is seeking a dynamic Account Executive in Chicago. This outside sales role focuses on building client relationships and driving revenue across various platforms. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over five years of successful sales experience, particularly in media or luxury marketing. The company offers competitive compensation, a creative culture, and opportunities to work with esteemed clients, making it an exciting place to thrive in the luxury market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven sales success in media, luxury marketing, or consultative sales.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and close new business opportunities in Chicago.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

Sales success

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Are You Hungry to Win — and Have Fun While Doing It?

At CS — Modern Luxury’s leading Chicago luxury lifestyle title — we’re not your typical workplace. We’re a spirited, competitive team where creative thinkers thrive, camaraderie is built-in, and each day feels like a fresh challenge to outdo yesterday’s best. We celebrate big wins, reward bold ideas, and love partnering with people who bring energy, enthusiasm, and fearless curiosity to everything they do. If you’re excited about building relationships, exceeding goals, and helping luxury brands shine in Chicago — this is the place for you.

A Legacy of Leadership & Modern Luxury’s Impact

CS isn’t just another title in the Modern Luxury family — it helped spark the very launch of this luxury media powerhouse and set the standard for premium editorial, design, and audience engagement. From that starting point, Modern Luxury has evolved into the nation’s largest luxury lifestyle media company, reaching more than 16 million affluent consumers across 85+ brands in major U.S. markets and delivering trend-setting storytelling, high-impact digital platforms, immersive events, and compelling experiential content. Today, CS continues to lead with an influential voice, rooted in its heritage but always pushing the boundaries of how luxury culture is told and experienced — connecting the city’s most discerning audiences and the brands that want to reach them in bold, creative, and unforgettable ways.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join the CS sales team. This is an outside, client-facing sales role focused on developing new business, cultivating strong client relationships, and driving revenue across print, digital, custom content, and experiential platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, develop, and close new business opportunities across local Chicago categories.
• Present Modern Luxury’s multi-platform offerings and value with confidence and creativity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and partners.
• Create consultative marketing solutions spanning print, digital, social media, custom content, and events.
• Exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
• Represent CS at local industry events and contribute to broader business development strategies.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure timely internal communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of proven sales success, ideally in media, luxury marketing, or consultative sales.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong client relationships and exceed revenue targets.
• Comfort with Google Workspace;
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and energized by a fast-paced performance culture.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of Chicago’s most respected luxury media brand, with deep market influence and reach.
• Work with high-caliber clients across lifestyle, real estate, hospitality, fashion, and more.
• Competitive compensation with uncapped commission potential.
• A culture that champions creativity, collaboration, and shared success.
• Fun, exciting events and access to can’t buy experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Modern Luxury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.