Summary
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media and digital marketing solutions company serving audiences and businesses through trusted media brands. The Account Executive - Digital Marketing role develops new business, grows existing accounts, manages sales pipelines, and sells tailored digital marketing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. The position involves full-cycle sales activities, virtual client meetings, Salesforce management, and coordination through campaign launch.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business and grow existing accounts through **50+ outbound calls per day** and consistent prospecting
- Conduct virtual client meetings to uncover business needs, challenges, and growth opportunities
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline in **Salesforce**
- Prospect for new business while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts
- Recommend and sell bundled, multi-channel marketing solutions based on client goals
- Present marketing solutions across areas such as **SEM, SEO, Social Media, YouTube, OTT/CTV, Display, Websites, and more**
- Manage opportunities throughout the sales process and consistently work toward revenue goals
- Maintain accurate CRM activity, pipeline information, and follow-up
- Coordinate with internal teams on creative assets and campaign setup to help ensure a successful post-sale experience
- Consistently meet activity expectations and performance goals in a fast-paced, high-activity environment
Skills
- **2–5+ years of sales experience**, with B2B or high-activity sales strongly preferred
- Confidence with outbound prospecting and engaging new clients
- Ability to manage a pipeline and consistently follow up with prospects and clients
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
- Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls and conducting virtual meetings
- Coachable mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve
- Ability to work independently and stay motivated in a fully remote environment
- Experience with **Salesforce or other CRM tools** is a plus
- Interest or exposure to **digital marketing** is helpful, but not required
Qualifications
Must Haves
- **2–5+ years of sales experience**, with B2B or high-activity sales strongly preferred
- Confidence with outbound prospecting and engaging new clients
- Ability to manage a pipeline and consistently follow up with prospects and clients
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
- Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls and conducting virtual meetings
- Coachable mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve
- Ability to work independently and stay motivated in a fully remote environment
Nice to Haves
- Experience with **Salesforce or other CRM tools** is a plus
- Interest or exposure to **digital marketing** is helpful, but not required
Benefits
- Uncapped commission
- First 3-month earnings guarantee to support you while you ramp
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
- PTO and paid holidays
- 100% remote work environment
- Career progression opportunities
- Ongoing coaching and professional development
- Incentives, contests, and recognition programs
- Access to industry-leading sales and marketing tools
- Training and support from experienced sales leaders