Outside Sales - Media Account Executive - New Caney/Porter
About The Position
Community Impact’s Media Account Executives help local businesses grow and tell their stories through the company’s news platform. This outside, face-to-face sales role serves businesses in an assigned territory, prospecting for new opportunities while retaining and growing existing accounts. Account Executives advise clients on newspaper, web, email, direct-mail, and storytelling products, including campaign messaging and advertising design. They use proprietary CRM software and the company’s “Selling the CI Way” process. The role requires office hours in Jersey Village on Mondays and as needed for training; the remainder of the week is spent in the field. The position offers a base salary, monthly bonuses, uncapped commission, and guaranteed monthly commission for the first 12 months. Top performers can earn $100,000 or more. A monthly stipend is provided for gas, mileage, and tolls.
Requirements
- Experience or demonstrated ability in business-to-business sales, serving businesses ranging from small local operators to large multi-location organizations.
- Ability and willingness to prospect, cold call in person, and pursue new accounts.
- Strong relationship-building and client-advisory skills.
- Persistence in handling rejection and achieving sales results.
- Interest in learning the company’s sales process, CRM tools, and advertising products.
- Ability to work in the field throughout the assigned territory, with office hours in Jersey Village on Mondays and as needed for training.
Responsibilities
- Prospect new business opportunities, including through in-person cold calling.
- Retain, grow, and defend existing accounts in the assigned territory.
- Build and grow a successful book of business by partnering with local business owners.
- Advise clients on marketing needs, campaign messaging, and the selection of newspaper, web, email, direct-mail, and storytelling products.
- Connect clients with the design team to develop effective advertising messages and images.
- Use the company’s CRM tools and follow the “Selling the CI Way” process.
- Set a schedule strategically and attend business and community events as needed.
Benefits
- Base salary, monthly bonuses, and uncapped commission.
- Guaranteed monthly commission for the first 12 months while building a pipeline.
- $295 monthly stipend for gas, mileage, and tolls.
- Paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays per year and a paid day off for the employee’s birthday.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Supplemental accident, disability, and life insurance options.
- Advancement opportunities for top performers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
