D.C. Advertising Account Director - Uncapped Commission

RealClearPolitics; Maryland; On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Job summary

RealClearPolitics in Washington, DC seeks an Advertising Account Director to lead as the primary commercial executive for the DC region. You will expand our footprint in the political, public affairs and association sectors, leveraging your network to drive revenue across our sites, with an uncapped commission structure.

The role requires 7–10 years in digital sales, a proven track record of seven-figure quotas, and deep knowledge of the political advertising landscape.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in digital, experiential and data sales in the Washington, DC market.
• Established relationships with DC-based media buyers, agencies, public affairs firms and trade associations.
• Proven history of building a territory and beating seven-figure revenue quotas.
• Deep understanding of political advertising landscape and regulatory nuance.

Responsibilities

• Market Leadership: be the face of RealClearPolitics in the DC Beltway and cultivate partnerships with stakeholders.
• Revenue Growth: identify and close new business opportunities, meeting/exceeding quotas.
• Consultative Selling: design and pitch integrated advertising solutions (branded content, display, programmatic, events).
• Strategic Pipeline Management: manage full sales cycle from prospecting to post-campaign analysis.
• Internal Collaboration: work with editorial and product teams to translate market feedback into ad products.

Skills

Relationship building

Digital sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Industry networking

Job description

RealClearPolitics in Washington, DC seeks an Advertising Account Director to lead as the primary commercial executive for the DC region. You will expand our footprint in the political, public affairs and association sectors, leveraging your network to drive revenue across our sites, with an uncapped commission structure.

The role requires 7–10 years in digital sales, a proven track record of seven-figure quotas, and deep knowledge of the political advertising landscape.