Account Executive

As a Business Journal account executive, you’ll be responsible for driving revenue by building meaningful, long-term relationships with both new and existing clients.

 

• Prospect and develop high-quality leads using a structured, repeatable sales process
• Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and annual performance goals
• Grow and diversify your client base by offering strategic, multi-platform advertising solutions
• Develop and present customized marketing proposals aligned with client business objectives
• Manage your sales pipeline, forecasting, and revenue gaps using Salesforce
• Build strong market knowledge and business acumen across industries
• Network with local business leaders and attend Business Journal events and programs

#hiring #sales #B2BSales Qualifications

• 1–3 years of sales, business development, or client-facing experience preferred
  
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with a desire to outperform expectations
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior-level professionals
• Ability to balance short-term wins with long-term relationship building
• Highly organized with strong time-management and follow-through skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
• Curious, coachable, and eager to learn and grow
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)