Account Executive: Automotive Media, Sponsorship & Marketing Services

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: AUTOMOTIVE MEDIA, SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING SERVICES

At POWER, we fuel automotive dreams. Cars ignite our passions, create unforgettable moments, and build vibrant communities.
We believe in the magic of the automobile and are always looking for the next great adventure to share.

POWER is a leading media, events, and marketing services company serving the automotive aftermarket and enthusiast communities. We publish leading automotive digital magazines, produce editorial and video content, create branded marketing campaigns, and own and operate large-scale automotive events and experiences.

Through our sister company, flywhl, we also help brands with marketing services like strategy,paid media and video/creative services.. flywhl works with brands across automotive, motorsports, powersports, outdoor, marine, and other enthusiast-driven categories. Together, POWER and flywhl help companies reach the right audiences, create more effective marketing, and drive measurable growth.

We are looking for a results-driven, relationship-focused sales professional with a passion for the automotive industry to join our Account Team. This role will drive advertising and sponsorship revenue across POWER’s media brands, events, and shows, and marketing services through our sister company, flywhl. The ideal candidate understands the automotive aftermarket, can identify client needs, and knows how to connect those needs to the right solutions.

As an Account Executive, you’ll build and nurture client relationships, develop new business, and expand partnerships across POWER and flywhl. You’ll identify business challenges, develop integrated solutions, and collaborate with our content, marketing, production, creative, and digital teams to deliver measurable results. You’ll also play an important role in maintaining our reputation for quality, responsiveness, and industry expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with automotive aftermarket and performance-industry clients, partners, and prospects.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across POWER and flywhl’s target markets.
• Present integrated advertising, sponsorship, branding, digital marketing, website, and creative services solutions based on each client’s goals and challenges.
• Manage the sales process from prospecting and discovery through proposal development, negotiation, closing, renewal, and account expansion.
• Collaborate with content, marketing, production, creative, and digital teams to develop effective campaigns and deliver a high-quality client experience.
• Maintain a strong understanding of automotive-industry trends, client needs, competitive dynamics, and the solutions offered by POWER and flywhl.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales, account management, business development, or a related role.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets and build lasting client relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to understand client objectives and translate them into clear, compelling solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive performance and the broader automotive aftermarket.
• Experience selling digital media, sponsor ships, content marketing, branding, websites, or creative services.
• Familiarity with marketing, social media marketing, content-driven advertising, events, and integrated marketing campaigns.
• Established relationships within the automotive aftermarket, performance, motorsports, or enthusiast communities.
• This is a full-time position either based in Temecula, California, or flexible hybrid or remote opportunities for high-performing candidates.
• We determine compensation by looking at market benchmarks and taking into account role, background, skills, and experience to place account managers within a fair market range, including base, commissions and bonuses depending on performance.
• Compensation:
• Base Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 annually
• On-target earnings (OTE): $75,000 – $145,000+ annually, including uncapped commissions and performance bonuses.
• Actual compensation will vary based on experience, skill level, and revenue performance.
• We provide a full benefits package, which includes contributions toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as paid time off, holidays, and sick leave—all to help support your well-being and work-life balance.