Associate Account Executive

Advertising Vehicles; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

PTO

401(k) match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading vehicle advertising company based in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a motivated individual to develop into an Account Executive role. You'll gain hands-on experience in the sales cycle while supporting local sales, managing customer interactions, and learning from the team. This position offers growth opportunities with competitive pay, benefits, and a culture that rewards effort and results. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development or a related field required.
• Eager to learn and driven to achieve goals.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support local sales orders and manage customer requests.
• Take measurements of customer vehicles.
• Prospect, pitch, and close new business.

Skills

Resilient & self‑motivated

Tech‑savvy

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Since 2003, Advertising Vehicles has been a premier nationwide fleet graphics and vehicle advertising company, helping businesses of all sizes transform their vehicles into high-impact marketing assets. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with teams across the U.S., the company offers end-to-end services—from strategic concept and in-house design to production, installation, and ongoing fleet management—within its 30,000-square-foot facility. By combining deep expertise in both vehicles and advertising with durable materials and data-informed design, Advertising Vehicles delivers scalable, brand-consistent solutions that turn fleets into moving billboards that maximize visibility, reinforce brand recognition, and drive measurable results on the road.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re not for everyone — and that’s intentional.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Take ownership and follow through
• Want to win and expect results from your effort
• Prefer accountability over comfort
• Thrive in a fast-paced, in-office, team environment
• See challenges as problems to solve

Our core values are:

Driven to Win • Authentically Gritty • Passionate Learner • Committed to Accountability • Contagiously Positive

Why Join

• Work with national and regional brands
• Clear expectations and strong leadership
• Growth opportunities as the company scales
• Competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and 401(k) match
• A culture that rewards effort, results, and teamwork

Position Overview/Purpose:

This position is designed to develop into an Account Executive role by providing hands‑on exposure to the full sales cycle. During the first six months, the focus will be on learning departmental processes, shadowing Account Executives, and supporting day‑to‑day activities such as vehicle measurements, client interaction, and sales order entry. After six months, the role will begin targeting and qualifying new business opportunities with increasing independence.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Foundational Training (First 6 Months)

• Support local sales orders by managing day‑to‑day activities and responding to customer requests from small business clients
• Take measurements of customer vehicles
• Gain hands‑on experience with the order entry process
• Provide customer support and assist with account maintenance
• Shadow Account Executives to learn best practices for sales outreach and client interactions
• Coordinate client proofs and approvals
• Act as liaison between sales team and other departments to ensure smooth workflow
• Respond to sales requests regarding invoicing, shipping, quality concerns and orders
• Assist with reporting, documentation and process improvements to enhance sales efficiency
• Work with internal teams to ensure timely resolution of quality issues
• Assist with document gathering
• Maintain accurate order processing
• Prospect, pitch, and close new business selling high‑impact graphic advertising solutions
• Identify and engage key decision‑makers to build strong client relationships and drive brand adoption
• Work toward achieving sales goals through consistent prospecting and effective deal management
• Deliver engaging and persuasive sales presentations
• Maintain a well‑organized pipeline in CRM with accurate tracking and timely follow‑ups
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of customer campaigns
• Participate in weekly sales meetings to discuss strategies, share insights, and improve performance
• Other duties as assigned

This role is designed to transition into an Account Executive position after 12 months, based on performance and achievement of program goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• Internship or co‑op experience in sales, business development or a related field
• Resilient & self‑motivated – Eager to learn and driven to achieve goals
• Tech‑savvy – Proficiency in MS Office and a willingness to learn CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to client locations.
• Ability to travel locally 20%-30% of the time

EST03 and its subsidiaries (Adsposure, Advertising Vehicles, and STICK) are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

EST03 provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.