Hybrid Account Executive | Uncapped Commission & Growth

American City Business Journals, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

401K Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Programs

Job summary

American City Business Journals, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue and build relationships with high-value clients. The role blends in-office collaboration with flexible scheduling, emphasizing a results-driven environment.

You will create advertising solutions, manage pipelines in Salesforce, and collaborate with local and corporate teams to meet aggressive targets. A college degree and proven sales capability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of sales experience preferred; recent graduates considered.
• Strong orientation to strategic thinking, communicating, influencing and building relationships at all levels.
• Ability to simultaneously manage short and long-term opportunities.
• Strong organizational, analytical and written/oral communication skills.
• The ability to work independently in a constantly changing environment.
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and partners across all departments and levels.
• College degree or comparable work experience.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)

Responsibilities

• As an Account Executive, you will create and maximize revenue generation.
• You will foster and grow relationships with high-target prospects and valued clients while working in collaboration with your local and corporate-based teams.
• Continually prospect and generate high-quality targets using our sales process.
• Meet key performance metrics and goals on a weekly/monthly and annual basis.
• Actively diversifying client base by offering strategic solutions with a viable revenue mix.
• Develop and present customized advertising solutions.
• Effectively manage sales pipeline and revenue gaps using Salesforce.
• Constant development of market intelligence and general business acumen.
• Cultivate relationships within the business community through consistent networking and attendance at all Business Journal sponsored events.
• Exhibit a coachable mindset and take an active role in training and development.

Skills

Sales experience

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Team player

Education

College degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

American City Business Journals, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue and build relationships with high-value clients. The role blends in-office collaboration with flexible scheduling, emphasizing a results-driven environment.

You will create advertising solutions, manage pipelines in Salesforce, and collaborate with local and corporate teams to meet aggressive targets. A college degree and proven sales capability are preferred.