Sales Account Executive

Total compensation includes Base + Uncapped commission. We offer guaranteed commission at a minimum the first 3 months with competitive benefits.

This position will be Hybrid in the office/market 4 days per week, Fridays are remote.

As an ACBJ/Denver Business Journal Sales Account Executive
, you’ll be a key revenue driver, building strategic relationships with Denver’s top businesses, marketing leaders, and agencies. You’ll sell across DBJ’s full suite of advertising and sponsorship solutions—print, digital, and events—while gaining insider access to the region’s most influential organizations.

This role blends strategic account management with new business development
, offering a dynamic opportunity to grow your career while helping clients solve complex marketing challenges. With a strong desire to represent the best of the communities that we serve, ACBJ enthusiastically invites diversity of race, thought and experience.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across industries.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to grow revenue across DBJ’s offerings.
• Build trusted relationships with C‑suite executives and decision‑makers.
• Deliver consultative solutions for branding, lead generation, recruitment, and thought leadership.
• Ensure consistent renewal and upsell performance through proactive engagement.

• Represent DBJ at high‑profile networking events and industry functions.
• Identify and pursue high‑potential prospects using DBJ’s proprietary tools.
• Close new business through solution‑based selling across print, digital, and event platforms.

• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and accurate forecasting via Salesforce and Power BI.
• Conduct 8‑15 in‑person or virtual sales meetings weekly.
• Deliver compelling presentations and follow‑ups with precision and speed.

• Partner with internal teams—Sales Development, Events, Customer Success, and Digital—to deliver white‑glove service.
• Collaborate with peers across ACBJ markets to share best practices and drive innovation.
• Communicate regularly with leadership to share insights, challenges, and opportunities.

• Two years of sales experience preferred; recent graduates considered.
• A strong orientation to strategic thinking, communicating, influencing and building relationships at all levels.
• Ability to simultaneously manage short and long‑term opportunities.
• Strong organizational, analytical and written/oral communication skills.
• The ability to work independently in a constantly changing environment.
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and partners across all departments and levels.
• College degree or comparable work experience.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, One Drive, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).

ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees’ needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time‑off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge. Programs include:
Paid Parental Leave
, 401K Plan with Employer Match
, Flexible Spending Accounts
, Employee Assistance Program
, Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
, Commuter Flexible Spending
, Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits),
Medical Infertility Services
, Corporate discount programs
, Employee Recognition/Service Awards
, and more.

COMPENSATION: $110‑140K+ OTE (base + uncapped commission potential)

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.