Account Executive - Remote

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Work from Anywhere | Fast-Paced Sales | Consistent Pipeline

Step into a role where energy, speed, and organization drive your success. At LOCALiQ, part of the USA TODAY Network, we help businesses connect with their communities through impactful advertising—and we’re looking for Inside Sales / Account Advisors to join our fast-moving Classifieds team.

This is a high-volume, transactional sales environment where quick thinking, strong organization, and daily execution set top performers apart.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy staying busy, and want a role where you can build momentum quickly, this is a great opportunity to grow your sales career.

High Activity, High Energy: Work in a fast-moving environment with constant client interaction and a steady flow of opportunities.

Built-In Business: Manage a book of existing clients who advertise regularly, giving you consistent touchpoints and repeat sales opportunities.

Quick Wins: Shorter sales cycles mean you’ll see results from your efforts quickly and build confidence fast.

Real Impact: Help businesses stay visible in their markets through timely, effective advertising solutions.

• $40,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE ~$55K–$60K)
• First 3-month earnings guarantee to support your ramp
• 100% Remote – work from wherever you perform best
• Full benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and more
• Ongoing training, coaching, and development
• Incentives and recognition programs

• Manage a high volume of inbound and outbound client activity daily
• Work closely with existing clients who run frequent ads (daily/weekly schedules)
• Execute quick-turn sales cycles with a focus on speed and accuracy
• Handle order-taking, updates, and campaign adjustments efficiently
• Maintain strong organization across multiple active accounts and deadlines
• Use Salesforce to track activity, manage pipeline, and stay on top of deliverables
• Balance client communication, order processing, and prospecting throughout the day

• 2–5+ years of sales or customer-facing experience (high-volume environments preferred)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transactional sales setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort managing multiple clients and priorities at once
• Quick decision-making and adaptability
• Coachability and a strong work ethic

• First 3 months: Learn systems, manage client flow, and build speed and confidence
• 6 months:
  Handle high volume efficiently with strong accuracy and consistency
• 12 months:
  Fully productive, managing a large book of business with ease

Top performers in this role are highly organized, responsive, and energized by a constant flow of activity.

• This is a very fast-paced, high-volume environment
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