[Hiring] Account Executive @USA TODAY Co.

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• $40,000 base salary + uncapped commission (First year OTE ~$55K–$60K)
• First 3-month earnings guarantee on commission 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

Company Description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company.

• Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses.
• Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions.