Account Executive Sales

Salem Media Group • Pittsburgh, PA

11d

About The Position

Salem Media – Pittsburgh seeks a high-energy, driven sales professional ready to build their client base and accelerate their income and career. This role is designed for a true hunter who thrives on new business development across our complete advertising portfolio including radio, podcasts, digital (SEM, SEO, programmatic, OTT/CTV, social media), and events. Combine aggressive prospecting with a growing digital marketing skillset to deliver consultative, ROI-focused solutions for local and regional businesses.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years in business development, B2B sales, or related field (media/digital experience a plus, not required)
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals or performance metrics
• Demonstrated willingness and proven ability to learn quickly, especially in digital marketing (SEM, SEO, programmatic, OTT/CTV, social media, email marketing)
• Consultative selling approach with strong communication skills
• CRM proficiency and comfort working with data and performance metrics
• Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Aggressively prospect and close new accounts through cold calling, networking, and strategic outreach
• Design customized, integrated marketing strategies across traditional and digital platforms
• Present compelling, data-driven proposals demonstrating clear ROI
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets
• Build strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities
• Maintain accurate CRM records and forecast pipeline
• Stay current on trends and competitive landscape

Benefits

• Comprehensive multi-platform solutions portfolio
• Uncapped earning potential: competitive base salary + aggressive commission structure with significant upside for top performers
• Research and pre-sales support team
• Career advancement opportunities into senior sales, leadership, or specialized digital roles based on performance
• Award-winning "Great Place to Work" culture
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
• Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place to Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees