Strategic Airport Advertising Executive

Orange Barrel Media; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Barrel Media is seeking a driven Account Executive to grow advertising revenue across an assigned portfolio of airports. You will own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and crafting proposals to closing deals, renewing clients, and expanding campaigns.

The role demands a consultative approach and strong relationship-building with advertisers, agencies, and airport partners. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying opportunities, presenting tailored airport advertising strategies,

Qualifications

• Proven track record of generating new business and meeting sales goals.
• Experience in advertising or media, with out-of-home or airport advertising a plus.
• Comfort initiating conversations with prospects including business owners, marketers, agency contacts, and executives.
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive pipeline development with consistent outreach.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Resourceful and persistent with good judgment to move opportunities forward.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Commitment to building lasting client relationships and delivering responsive service.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed revenue goals across your assigned airport portfolio.
• Identify and pursue new business through outreach, cold calling, networking, and relationship development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with advertisers, agency partners, and key decision makers.
• Understand each client’s business, audience, and marketing objectives to recommend relevant airport advertising opportunities.
• Develop and deliver customized proposals and presentations that communicate the value of our airport media.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms within established guidelines, moving opportunities from initial conversation through close.
• Retain and grow existing accounts through renewals, annual rate increases, expanded campaigns, and additional placements.
• Partner with production, sales support, marketing, and accounting teams to coordinate campaign execution and deliver a seamless client experience from contract through campaign launch.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, opportunities, and account updates to support pipeline management and revenue forecasting.
• Use knowledge of your assigned airports, inventory, audience characteristics, and competitive landscape to develop effective advertising recommendations.
• Represent Orange Barrel Media professionally with airport partners and support those relationships as directed by sales leadership.

Skills

New business development

Relationship management

Advertising sales

Prospecting / cold calling

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Pipeline management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Orange Barrel Media is seeking a driven Account Executive to grow advertising revenue across an assigned portfolio of airports. You will own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and crafting proposals to closing deals, renewing clients, and expanding campaigns.

The role demands a consultative approach and strong relationship-building with advertisers, agencies, and airport partners. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying opportunities, presenting tailored airport advertising strategies,