Advertising Sales Account Executive

Contra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Company laptop on start date

Job summary

A leading professional network company in New York, NY is seeking a sales professional to build strategic partnerships in a fast-paced startup environment. The role requires a proven track record in sales, strong relationship-building skills, and a drive to exceed targets. The compensation package includes a base salary of $110,000-120,000 with OTE of $180,000-$250,000, along with benefits like commission and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales.
• Proven track record in developing new business.
• Ability to build relationships with executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and close new ad partnerships.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Target-driven

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

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This range is provided by Contra. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Contra

Contra is building the world’s first professional network for independent creatives and the companies that hire them. We are commission‑free, global, and focused on enabling the future of flexible work. Alongside our network and marketplace, we’re launching new product lines including Contra for Companies, Contra Ads Network, and Creative RLHF & Evaluation Services for AI labs and creative‑tool companies.

We’ve raised over $51M from leading investors like NEA, Unusual Ventures, and Cowboy Ventures - and we’re just getting started.

About You

• You excel at building and nurturing strategic partnerships that drive revenue and business growth.
• You communicate value effectively and negotiate high‑impact, mutually beneficial agreements.
• You are proactive, resilient, and detail‑oriented in navigating deals, challenges and changes.
• You’re driven to exceed targets and continuously optimize your approach for success.
• You hold yourself to high standards, always striving for improvement and growth.
• You thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments and are eager to make a measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and close new ad partnerships with brands, agencies, and platforms
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through proactive, creative and personalized outreach
• Navigate companies to identify key stakeholders, build champions, and close deals with decision‑makers.
• Keep customer data, forecasts, and pipeline insights up to date in HubSpot for accurate tracking and reporting.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in sales
• Proven track record in developing new business and adding net new logos.
• Ability to build relationships with executive teams.
• A strategic, relationship‑driven mindset with strong sales acumen and a passion for building impactful partnerships.
• Passion for working in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Location & Work Setting

• Based in NYC, USA
• In office

Total Comp

• Base: $110,000-120,000 USD, $180,000-$250,000 OTE
• Additional Compensation: Commission
• 401k Matching
• We will provide you with a company laptop on your start date

Interview Process

• Intro Call with Recruiting Team (20 minutes)
• Interview with Hiring Manager, Zoë (40 minutes)
• Paid Presentation + Case Study (60 minutes)

Note: Contra communicates with applicants through @contra.com domains only. We never ask for money from potential employees. For the latest job postings, visit Contra Careers.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Software Development