Account Executive Sales

Date PostedJune 5, 2026LocationAppleton, WI (Hybrid)CompanyUSA TODAY Co. / LocaliQSalary$50,000 - $52,000 base; $83,333-$88,333 OTETypeMid Level

Job Summary

The Account Executive manages the full sales cycle, from prospecting new business to nurturing long-term client relationships. You will provide consultative marketing strategies, leveraging digital and traditional solutions to drive measurable business growth. The role requires a strategic, self-motivated professional capable of balancing new business development with account expansion.

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle sales from prospecting to closing
  • Develop and execute tailored marketing strategies
  • Maintain and expand a book of business
  • Collaborate with internal creative and strategy teams
  • Utilize CRM for pipeline management and forecasting

Required Skills

  • 2+ years B2B sales experience
  • Consultative sales and prospecting
  • Digital marketing knowledge
  • CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Communication and strategic thinking

Job Details

### Position Overview This role is a consultative, relationship-driven sales position for someone who owns the full sales cycle—from net-new prospecting through long-term account growth. You will actively hunt for new business while managing, growing, and expanding a book of clients. ### Key Responsibilities - Build a consistent prospecting cadence using cold calls, email, social outreach, networking, and meetings. - Manage and grow a territory by balancing new business development, client retention, and account expansion. - Lead discovery conversations to understand business goals, marketing challenges, and growth opportunities. - Build and present data-informed digital and traditional marketing proposals. - Own the full sales cycle—from initial outreach through close—while maintaining accurate CRM activity and forecasting. - Partner with internal account management, creative, and strategy teams to support client outcomes. - Engage post-sale through reporting, optimization, and performance conversations. ### Qualifications - 2+ years of B2B sales experience with success in new business development or account growth. - Ability to run a full-cycle, consultative sales process. - Strong prospecting skills across phone, email, social, and networking channels. - Experience using CRM and sales tools with disciplined pipeline management. - Comfort learning and discussing digital marketing solutions (search, social, display, video). - Excellent communication skills and ability to build credibility with stakeholders. - Proficiency with CRM, Microsoft Office Suite, and AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity). - Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. ### Benefits - Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and strong earning potential. - Hybrid flexibility with autonomy to manage schedule and territory. - Access to an extensive mix of digital and traditional marketing solutions. - Career progression into senior sales and leadership roles. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage options. - Unlimited MTO time off, including paid holidays. - Expense reimbursement and structured onboarding.