The Real Deal

media

AccountExecutive-Sales

$85–100k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Account Executive - Sales at The Real Deal. Skills: advertising sales, media sales, new business development. Prospect new business. Develop new business”

What You'll Achieve.

Increase revenue generated; Grow portfolio of local accounts; Drive launch of events; Oversee execution of events; Build sales of online advertising products; Meet sales targets

Industry & Context.

media

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3–5 years advertising/media sales experience, client-facing role experience, Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals, Experience with sales CRMs, Experience with campaign reporting tools, Grasp of digital media metrics

Nice to Have

Familiarity with event sponsorship sales

What You'll Do.

Prospect new business

Manage sales pipeline

Report on sales metrics

Collaborate with internal departments

Develop strategic account plans

Represent company at events

Build relationships with decision-makers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

internal departments; sales leadership

Communication Scope

Negotiation; Presentation skills

Full Job Description

## Description This position requires a presence in Chicago This position offers a salary $85,000 - $100,000 plus commission   About the Job: The Real Deal is looking for a Sales Account Executive to join a rapidly growing media company focused on real estate journalism and headquartered in New York City. The ideal candidate will have a track record of closing new business and at least 2-3 years selling advertising solutions with a consultative approach. Typical deal size ranges from $10K - $100K/year. Long-term we expect you to increase revenue generated from local and national Real Estate and Endemic industry Advertisers, significantly grow our portfolio of local accounts, drive and oversee the successful launch and execution of our premier Real Estate industry events and build sales of our online advertising products.   What You'll Do: Prospect, develop, and grow new business across multiple channels: digital, print, and live events Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets Use CRM tools (HubSpot) to track activity, forecast revenue, and report on sales metrics Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate ad delivery, trafficking, and billing Develop strategic account plans in coordination with sales leadership Represent the company at key industry events and build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders   What You Bring: Must be based in Chicago 3–5 years of advertising/media sales experience in a client-facing role is must Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Experience with sales CRMs, campaign reporting tools, and a good grasp of digital media metrics Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well under pressure Familiarity with event sponsorship sales is a plus   ## Additional Information Who We Are:   The Real Deal is the largest real-estate news outlet in the US, reaching millions of professiona

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