Account Executive - Sales

The Real Deal

$85K — $110K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of advertising/media sales experience is required
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Experience with sales CRMs and campaign reporting tools
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
  • Familiarity with event sponsorship sales is a plus
  • Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and grow new business across digital, print, and live events
  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to exceed sales targets
  • Use HubSpot CRM to track activity and forecast revenue
  • Collaborate with internal teams for accurate ad delivery and billing
  • Develop strategic account plans alongside sales leadership
  • Represent the company at industry events and network with stakeholders
  • Drive successful launch and execution of Real Estate industry events

Benefits

  • Commission-based earnings on top of the salary
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding media company
  • Engagement with a dynamic and influential industry
  • Chance to work closely with decision-makers and key stakeholders
  • Involvement in high-profile real estate events that enhance networking opportunities
Full Job Description
This position requires a presence in New York

This position offers a salary $85,000 - $110,000 plus commission

About the Job:

The Real Deal is looking for a Sales Account Executive to join a rapidly growing media company focused

on real estate journalism and headquartered in New York City. The ideal candidate will have a track

record of closing new business and at least 2-3 years selling advertising solutions with a consultative

approach. Typical deal size ranges from $10K - $100K/year.

Long-term we expect you to increase revenue generated from local and national Real Estate and

Endemic industry Advertisers, significantly grow our portfolio of local accounts, drive and oversee the

successful launch and execution of our premier Real Estate industry events and build sales of our online

advertising products.

What You'll Do:

Prospect, develop, and grow new business across multiple channels: digital, print, and live events

Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets

Use CRM tools (HubSpot) to track activity, forecast revenue, and report on sales metrics

Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate ad delivery, trafficking, and billing

Develop strategic account plans in coordination with sales leadership

Represent the company at key industry events and build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders

What You Bring:

Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City

3-5 years of advertising/media sales experience in a client-facing role is must

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals

Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Experience with sales CRMs, campaign reporting tools, and a good grasp of digital media metrics

Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well under pressure

Familiarity with event sponsorship sales is a plus

$85,000 - $110,000 a year

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