Enterprise Account Executive

McClatchy

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of outbound enterprise sales experience, preferably in digital media or technology.
  • Strong knowledge of publisher-direct media and digital marketing channels like SEO/SEM, paid social, and programmatic.
  • Proficiency in using AI tools and analytics to generate actionable business insights.
  • Exceptional consultative selling abilities and a track record of exceeding sales targets.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and close new enterprise partnerships across various verticals using a data-driven methodology.
  • Lead consultative conversations to align client goals with McClatchy's digital solutions.
  • Create and present insightful proposals that incorporate trusted journalism and digital tactics with AI enhancements.
  • Develop executive-level relationships and manage complex sales cycles from initiation to execution.
  • Stay updated on industry trends to discover new revenue opportunities relevant to client needs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective onboarding and client success post-sale.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
  • Opportunity to influence and grow impactful industry sectors.
  • Access to McClatchy's premium audience networks and first-party data.
  • Collaborative workplace supported by experienced strategy and sales teams.
  • Career development and pathways for leadership advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, paid time off, wellness resources, and a 401(k) with company match.
Full Job Description
Enterprise Account Executive

As an Enterprise Account Executive, you'll be at the forefront of this transformation, driving new business and building high-impact, multi-market partnerships with national and regional brands.

In this role, you'll harness the power of AI-driven insights, advanced analytics, and premium publisher assets to craft integrated marketing strategies that solve real business challenges. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, experimentation-friendly environment where every signal counts and every audience matters. Your can-do attitude, strategic mindset, and consultative approach will set you apart as you open doors with senior decision-makers and deliver value at every stage of the sales cycle.

What You'll Do:
  • Identify, prospect, and close new enterprise-level partnerships across key verticals using a disciplined, data-driven approach.
  • Lead consultative discovery conversations, mapping client objectives to McClatchy's suite of digital and content solutions.
  • Design and present compelling, insight-driven proposals that combine trusted journalism, branded content, and full-funnel digital tactics-amplified by AI-powered audience targeting and analytics.
  • Build executive-level relationships and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from first contact to contract execution.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, uncovering new sponsorship opportunities and revenue streams tailored to evolving client needs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless onboarding, campaign execution, and long-term client success.

What Sets You Apart:
  • Proven success in outbound enterprise sales and new-business acquisition, ideally in digital media, marketing, or technology.
  • Expertise in publisher-direct media, audience data, branded content, and digital marketing channels (SEO/SEM, paid social, programmatic, CTV/OTT, email).
  • Confidence using AI tools and analytics platforms to translate data into actionable insights and business outcomes.
  • Executive presence, consultative selling skills, and a relentless drive to exceed ambitious targets.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience required.

Join a team that's customer-obsessed, agile, and committed to continuous learning and innovation. If you're ready to lead with curiosity, embrace change, and help shape the future of media, we want to meet you.
What McClatchy Offers
  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission potential
  • Opportunity to help shape and grow high-impact industry verticals
  • Direct access to McClatchy's premium audience networks, first-party data capabilities, and trusted journalism
  • Collaborative environment backed by experienced strategy, content, sales operations, and client success professionals
  • Professional development and leadership advancement pathways
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, paid time off, wellness resources, and a 401(k) with company match

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