Outside Sales - Media Account Executive - Austin

Community Impact; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas stipend

PTO 112 hours

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Birthday leave

Job summary

Community Impact seeks an Outside Sales - Media Account Executive to grow our advertising revenue across print, digital, and direct-mail products. You’ll consult with local businesses, tailor compelling campaigns, and build a strong book of business through in-person client meetings in Pflugerville and surrounding regions.

You’ll enjoy a strong base salary with monthly bonuses and uncapped commissions, plus a gas stipend and ample PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales.
• Ability to build and maintain a book of business.
• Willingness to work in field and set own schedule.
• Office hours in Pflugerville on Mondays and training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to tailor advertising plans (print, digital and direct-mail).
• Grow client relationships and drive advertising revenue.
• Work in field and in-office when training required.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Book of business

Negotiation

Networking in person

Job description

Outside Sales - Media Account Executive: $100,000+ Meaningful Work, Fun Environment

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 Outside Sales - Media 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 Media 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 Pflugerville on Mondays and as needed for training. However, the vast majority of the role's duties will be conducted from the field in your assigned area.

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
• 112 hours of PTO first year (pro-rated based on start date)
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus a paid day off for your birthday
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options including accident and critical illness insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

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