Advertising Sales Executive - Ad

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At Ad Age
, we don’t just report on the advertising industry — we shape it. With a paid-subscriber audience, bold editorial, and industry-defining events, Ad Age is where marketers, agencies, and innovators connect with the insights and audiences that matter most.

This is an exciting time to join Ad Age as we expand how leading brands engage with our award-winning editorial, premium events, and custom content platforms.

We’re looking for an integrity-driven, high-energy Sales Executive who thrives on turning ideas into impact — and on winning new business. You’ll lead with ideas that open new doors, identifying untapped opportunities, building relationships from the ground up, and designing smart, cross-platform programs that deliver measurable results.

This isn’t a rate card role — it’s a chance to bring bold, multi-channel solutions to life across digital, content, live events, and subscriber engagement.

Competitive base salary ($90K–$140K) + commission and bonus opportunities, with strong earning potential for high performers.

• Actively prospect and build a strong pipeline of new business.
• Grow and retain existing accounts through strategic partnership.
• Create innovative, multi-platform solutions tailored to client goals.
• Collaborate with editorial, events, marketing, and digital ops teams to deliver results.
• Manage the full sales cycle with transparency and accountability.
• Sell media and marketing solutions across the Crain portfolio of brands.

• 5+ years in advertising/media sales, with proven success in enterprise-level, consultative selling.
• A self-starter who thrives on identifying new opportunities, opening doors, and building long-term partnerships.
• Track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Creative thinker and storyteller with excellent presentation skills.
• Integrity-driven and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Salesforce CRM, Smartsheet, and MS Office expertise a plus.

• Join a brand that gives you the freedom — and the tools — to chase big ideas and close big deals.
• Sell one of the most influential and recognized brands in advertising and media.
• Access premium audiences and high-value accounts.
• Enjoy hybrid work flexibility and a family-owned company culture that values creativity and results.
• Competitive base + commission with strong upside.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000-$140,000, in addition to being eligible for a sales commission plan. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

Ad Age is a daily must-read for an influential audience of decision makers and disruptors across the marketing and media landscape. Created in 1930 to cover a burgeoning industry with objectivity, accuracy, and fairness, Ad Age continues to be powered by award-winning journalism. Today, Ad Age is a global media brand focusing on curated creativity, data and analysis, people and culture, and innovation and forecasting.

From vital print editions to must-attend events and innovative platform offerings, its industry-leading offerings include the coveted A-List & Creativity Awards, Ad Age Small Agency Conference, and proprietary data such as the Leading National Advertisers Report from the Ad Age Datacenter.

Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote. Employee work location is subject to change.

• An “in-office” role would require the employee to come into the office most…