Sales Account Executive

Columbus Underground; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance contribution

COTA bus pass

Event tickets

Mac laptop

Downtown office

Parental leave

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Columbus Underground is seeking a digital advertising Account Executive in Columbus, OH to manage and support advertising clients for Columbus Underground and our cultural events such as the Columbus Coffee Festival, Columbus Comedy Festival, and Urban Living Tour.

The account executive will handle the full sales cycle from prospecting to lead generation to consultation, close, and ongoing account management.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Capable of executing all aspects of the sales process.
• Self-motivated with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Proficient in presentation and persuasion.
• Excellent client service and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support advertising clients for Columbus Underground and events.
• Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting to close and account management.
• Support day-of operations for larger events.
• Hit monthly sales goals while growing and managing the pipeline.

Skills

B2B sales

Sales process

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Presentation

Client service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Ad Manager

Google Analytics

Salesforce

Job description

Evans Creative Group is looking for a digital advertising Account Executive to join the team at Columbus Underground! You would manage and support advertising clients for Columbus Underground and our cultural events such as the Columbus Coffee Festival, Columbus Comedy Festival, and Urban Living Tour. The account executive will be responsible for the entire advertising sales cycle from prospecting to lead generation to consultation, close, and then account management. You will also support day‑of operations for our larger events.

We’re looking for someone who is consultative, empathetic, and client‑focused but also goal‑driven and hungry for success. The account executive will be expected to hit monthly sales goals while effectively growing and managing their pipeline.

We are a small but powerful team that knows how to get the job done. Your work will be meaningful and rewarding in ways that reach beyond just a paycheck.

If you care about the success of your clients and want to be a driving force behind the growth of Columbus’ independent digital news publisher, and fun cultural events, let’s talk!

What it takes to be successful

Required:

• 1+ years of B2B sales experience
• Capable of successfully executing all aspects of the sales process
• Ability to work independently while also being a positive team player
• Self-motivated w/ excellent organization and time-management skills
• Superb oral and written communications skills
• Proficient in presentation and persuasion
• Excellent client service and problem‑solving skills

Preferred:

• Previous experience selling advertising, sponsorship and/or marketing services to small, medium, and larger businesses
• Affinity for Columbus and a passion for the businesses who call it home
• Enthusiasm for digital marketing, online advertising, and event sponsorships
• Experience w/ Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, CRM platform like Salesforce
• Entrepreneurial spirit who can adapt nimbly to change and growth
• Detailed oriented and coachable and willing to learn

This is a salary plus commission position. Starting salary is $45,000. Some of the benefits offered to our employees include paid time off, company contribution towards health insurance monthly premium and deductible, CPass to use COTA bus system for free, company event tickets, company provided laptop (mac), a vibrant Downtown office environment, paid parental leave, and 8 paid holidays each year.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Columbus, OH (some driving will be necessary)

Required education: Bachelor’s

Required experience: Business to Business Sales: 1 year