Account Executive

LocaliQ; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commissions

Structured onboarding

Job summary

LocaliQ, powered by USA TODAY Network, is seeking an Account Executive – Outside Sales in Erie, PA. This role is territory-based with a hybrid work model, combining client visits and remote work to grow a local business pipeline.

You will identify new opportunities, present marketing solutions, and build relationships with clients. The position offers base pay with uncapped commissions, ongoing training, and clear career paths within a supportive sales organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated self-starter with a desire to learn and grow in a sales career.
• Comfortable speaking with new people and building professional relationships.
• Organized with strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems
• Interest in digital marketing, advertising, or business growth solutions.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Build a consistent prospecting cadence using cold calls, email, social outreach, networking, and in-person or virtual meetings to develop a strong pipeline.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and identify business growth opportunities.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand client needs and business goals.
• Partner with experienced team members to develop and present marketing recommendations.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and develop strong pipeline management habits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support positive client experiences.
• Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
• Stay engaged post-sale through reporting, optimization, and performance conversations that support renewals and continued growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

CRM experience

Organizational skills

Time-management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. If you are a California resident, you acknowledge that by applying for a job with us, this California Job Applicant Privacy Notice will apply to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

Account Executive – Outside Sales

Territory-Based | Hybrid | Client-Facing Market Role

Company: LocaliQ, powered by the USA TODAY Network

Location: Outside Sales, territory-based role in Erie, PA area | Hybrid (home office with client/prospect visits as needed)

About LocaliQ

At LocaliQ, part of USA TODAY Co., we help businesses grow by bringing together advanced marketing technology, trusted audience reach, and the expertise to turn it into results. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of digital marketing and one of the most trusted media networks in the country—helping businesses connect with customers across the full marketing funnel.

You’ll partner with clients to understand their goals, build strategies that combine performance-driven digital solutions with the reach of the USA TODAY Network, and deliver measurable outcomes. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that doesn’t just sell products. We bring together the right mix of solutions to drive real business growth.

About The Role

Are you looking to launch or grow your career in sales and marketing? Our Account Executive role is an excellent opportunity for motivated early-career professionals who are eager to learn consultative selling, develop business relationships, and make a direct impact on local businesses.

In this role, you'll identify new business opportunities, engage with prospective clients, and recommend marketing solutions that help businesses grow. You'll partner with local businesses to understand their goals, present tailored marketing recommendations, and support their growth through a combination of digital and traditional advertising solutions. You'll also collaborate closely with our post-sale support teams, who manage campaign performance, reporting, and optimization.

During your first 90 days, you'll participate in structured onboarding, learn LocaliQ's products and sales process, and begin building your prospecting and client engagement skills. Our goal is to provide the coaching and resources needed to help you ramp successfully and build a long-term career in sales.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential
• Comprehensive training and structured onboarding program
• Hands-on experience in consultative sales and digital marketing
• Mentorship and ongoing coaching from experienced sales leaders
• Clear career path into senior sales and leadership opportunities
• President's Club, contests, and recognition programs
• Hybrid flexibility and autonomy in managing your territory
• Access to industry-leading marketing solutions and technology
• Strong support from marketing specialists, strategists, and post-sales teams

What You Will Do

• Build a consistent prospecting cadence using cold calls, email, social outreach, networking, and in-person or virtual meetings to develop a strong pipeline.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and identify business growth opportunities.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand client needs and business goals.
• Partner with experienced team members to develop and present marketing recommendations.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and develop strong pipeline management habits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support positive client experiences.
• Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
• Stay engaged post-sale through reporting, optimization, and performance conversations that support renewals and continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated self-starter with a desire to learn and grow in a sales career.
• Comfortable speaking with new people and building professional relationships.
• Organized with strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems
• Interest in digital marketing, advertising, or business growth solutions.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Who Thrives Here

Successful Account Executives are curious, coachable, resilient, and motivated to learn. They enjoy connecting with people, are comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone, and view challenges as opportunities for growth. Whether you're coming from sales, customer service, hospitality, athletics, recruiting, or are an upcoming graduate, this role offers the training and support needed to build a rewarding career in consultative sales.

This version should resonate strongly with new graduates, recent graduates, athletes, retail/customer-service talent, recruiting backgrounds, and early-career professionals while still supporting LocaliQ's consultative sales model.

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