- Salary
- $75k – $100k/yr
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Department
- Sales
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Albuquerque Publishing Company and the Albuquerque Journal are seeking a driven and self-motivated Senior Account Executive to lead revenue growth across our print and digital advertising platforms. In this role, you’ll act as a strategic advisor to local businesses, providing results-driven advertising solutions that help them grow while maximizing your own earning potential.
Are you a seasoned sales professional who knows how to close deals and build long-term client partnerships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, consultative sales environment where strategy, creativity, and results matter? If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level, this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do
- Take a consultative approach to understand client objectives, audiences, and challenges.
- Recommend customized print and digital advertising solutions aligned with each client’s business goals.
- Prospect, pitch, and close new advertising business while building long-term client relationships.
- Develop new book of business and maintain through strategic planning, upselling, cross-selling, and networking.
- Oversee campaigns from sale through execution, ensuring accuracy, performance, and client satisfaction.
- Review campaign results with clients and provide data-driven insights and optimization recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver cohesive advertising solutions.
- Stay informed on market trends and competitive activity to guide client strategy.
Compensation
We offer a competitive base salary with uncapped commission, creating a total earning potential of $75,000–$100,000+. To support your success from day one, this role includes a $5,000 per month commission guarantee for your first six months while you build your book of business.
Why Join Us?
We don’t just offer a job—we offer a place to grow and thrive. At the Albuquerque Journal, you’ll be part of a legacy news organization with a forward-thinking mindset and a deep connection to our community. Here’s what you can expect:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee gym program
- Pet Insurance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Unlimited commission potential
- A collaborative, driven team
Requirements
Requirements
- 6+ years of sales experience, preferably in advertising, media, or consultative B2B sales
- Proven success in managing a full sales cycle and closing new business independently
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience using CRM platforms and Google Workspace
- Ability to manage a sales pipeline, meet deadlines, and consistently hit goals
- Valid New Mexico driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Professionalism, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset
