Account Executive - Inner Loop

Community-Impact-Newspaper; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonuses

Uncapped commissions

Gas stipend

Vacation & personal days

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Community Impact seeks an Account Executive for the Inner Loop, with office hours in Jersey Village and extensive field work in the Inner Loop area of Houston. You will advise clients on print, digital, and direct-mail advertising plans to help their business grow, meeting clients in-person to build lasting relationships.

The role offers a strong base salary plus monthly bonuses and uncapped commissions, plus a $295 gas stipend, generous vacation and personal time, paid holidays, and

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales and client consulting.
• Ability to build and maintain a book of business.
• Willingness to work in Jersey Village office with field duties.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult clients to tailor print, digital, and direct-mail ads.
• Develop and manage advertising plans to grow client ROI.
• Travel and field activity to meet clients in the Inner Loop (Heights/River Oaks/Montrose).
• Collaborate with teammates to share best practices.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Book of business

Sales methodology

Flexible schedule

Team player

Job description

Account Executive - Inner Loop

Community Impact Houston, Texas, United States

About this position

Future Impacter,

If you are tired of sitting behind a desk, or if you want a change of pace from the cut-throat and unrewarding sales environments of other companies, look no further than our Account Executive role. Community Impact helps local businesses grow and tell their stories using our beloved news products. As experts in our advertising products, our Account Executives consult with clients to tailor the perfect print, digital and direct-mail advertising plans to help their business thrive.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll know that you’re a great fit for the Account Executive role if you:

• Are excited to participate in business-to-business (B2B) sales
• Love making in-person connections and building relationships over time
• Know how to build and maintain a successful book of business
• Are eager to learn more about Selling the CI Way, our proven sales methodology
• Enjoy the flexibility of setting your own schedule
• Grow in a positive work setting, cheering on your teammates and sharing best practices

Note: this role requires office hours in Jersey Village on Mondays and as needed for training. However, the vast majority of the role's duties will be conducted from the field in the Inner Loop (Heights/River Oaks/Montrose).

WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT

• Strong starting base salary plus monthly bonuses and uncapped commission
• Guaranteed monthly commission for your first 12 months
• $295 monthly stipend for gas, mileage and tolls
• Up to 80 hours of vacation and 80 hours of personal/sick time (prorated) in your first year
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus a paid day off for your birthday
• Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options including accident and critical illness insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Countless businesses have had proven success advertising with us, and our Account Executives take pride in continuing the legacy of our publication.

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