Account Executive

Western News & Info Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commissions

Transitional bonus

Assigned territory

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Bridge insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional growth

Community-focused company

Job summary

Verde Valley News Media in Sedona, AZ, is seeking an Account Executive to grow local advertising revenue through strategic print and digital campaigns. You will develop customized solutions, build lasting client relationships, and identify new business opportunities across the Verde Valley.

The role offers a strong base salary, uncapped commission potential, and a guaranteed transitional bonus, with a community-focused, family-owned company culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable prospecting for new business and managing multiple client accounts.
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn CRM and sales tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities by identifying and securing new advertising clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their trusted marketing advisor.
• Create customized advertising solutions across print and digital platforms to meet client goals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful campaign execution and client satisfaction.
• Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of existing accounts while identifying opportunities for expansion.
• Consistently achieve sales and revenue goals through proactive prospecting and account management.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Communication skills

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Team player

Prospecting

CRM software

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Description

Verde Valley News Media is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused Account Executive to help local businesses grow through strategic advertising and marketing solutions. In this role, you will build lasting client relationships, develop customized advertising campaigns across print and digital platforms, and identify new business opportunities throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley. This is an in-office position offering a strong base salary, commission potential, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Perks

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission opportunities
• Guaranteed transitional bonus program
• Assigned sales territory with active customers
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and bridge insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day of employment, including our New Hire PTO Perk
• Supportive, collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth
• Stable, growing, family-owned media company with a strong community presence

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities by identifying and securing new advertising clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their trusted marketing advisor
• Create customized advertising solutions across print and digital platforms to meet client goals
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful campaign execution and client satisfaction
• Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of existing accounts while identifying opportunities for expansion
• Consistently achieve sales and revenue goals through proactive prospecting and account management

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and deliver outstanding customer service
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable prospecting for new business and managing multiple client accounts
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn CRM and sales tools

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary of $40,000–$50,000 annually (DOE) plus commission and a guaranteed transitional bonus program, with first-year earning potential of $50,000+. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and bridge insurance, along with Paid Time Off that begins accruing on your first day of employment, including our New Hire PTO Perk.

About Us

We are a growing, family-owned group of community news properties with roots stretching back more than 140 years. We believe local journalism matters—and we're investing in it. Our stable, mission-driven organization serves loyal communities across the Southwest through trusted local news and innovative marketing solutions. Verde Valley News Media is a community-first news outlet serving Sedona, Cottonwood, and the Verde Valley. Through respected publications including the Verde Independent, Kudos, and specialty magazines, we connect local audiences with the news and businesses that matter most while helping our advertising partners grow through print and digital marketing solutions.