Account Executive

Plain City Living - Best Version Media; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plain City Living – Best Version Media is seeking an Account Executive for the Columbus, OH area. This full-time, on-site role focuses on identifying local businesses, conducting discovery meetings, and presenting marketing solutions to decision-makers.

You will manage the full sales cycle—from lead generation and proposals to closing deals—while building relationships, hitting targets, and representing the company at community events to drive growth in Plain City and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Strong sales prospecting and lead generation experience.
• Experience managing full sales cycle from discovery to close.
• Excellent communication, active listening and presentation skills.
• Organizational skills to manage pipeline and meet targets.
• Familiarity with local or small-business marketing is beneficial.
• On-site in Columbus metropolitan area; community engagement.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with a local team.
• Proficient with CRM tools, email, and office software.
• Background in account management or business development preferred.
• High school diploma required; associate/bachelor a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect local businesses.
• Conduct discovery meetings and present solutions to decision-makers.
• Manage full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
• Build and nurture a sales pipeline and follow up on leads.
• Coordinate with local marketing team to ensure campaign success.
• Represent Plain City Living at local events and network within the community.
• Provide ongoing support to help clients grow.
• Attend local events and engage with the Plain City community on-site.

Skills

Local business sales

Prospecting & lead generation

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Meet sales targets

CRM proficiency

On-site collaboration

Time management

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Job description

Company Description Plain City Living – Best Version Media is a community-focused marketing platform that connects local families, trusted businesses, and key events in the Plain City, OH area. The company specializes in local marketing for local businesses, building long-term relationships with organizations that want to grow in the Plain City growth corridor. Its holistic approach helps businesses become seen, liked, trusted, and chosen through tailored, community-based strategies. A local team provides personalized marketing, expert support, and custom solutions that connect clients with the customers who matter most.
Role Description The Account Executive role is a full-time, on-site position based in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, serving Plain City and surrounding communities. This role involves identifying and prospecting local businesses, conducting discovery meetings, and presenting Plain City Living’s marketing solutions to decision-makers. The Account Executive will manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation and proposal development to closing deals and maintaining strong client relationships. Daily tasks include building and nurturing a pipeline, following up on leads, coordinating with the local marketing team to ensure campaign success, and providing ongoing support to help clients achieve their growth objectives. The role also includes attending local events, networking within the community, and representing Plain City Living as a trusted partner to local businesses.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in sales prospecting, lead generation, and relationship-building with local businesses.
• Experience managing the full sales cycle, including presenting solutions, negotiating, and closing new business.
• Strong communication, active listening, and presentation abilities for meetings with business owners and stakeholders.
• Organizational and time management skills to maintain an active pipeline and meet sales targets.
• Familiarity with local or small-business marketing, advertising, or media sales is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area and engaging with the Plain City community on-site.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a local team.
• Basic proficiency with CRM tools, email, and office productivity software to manage contacts and track activity.
• Prior experience in account management, business development, or related customer-facing roles preferred.
• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is a plus.