The Real Deal

Account Executive – Sales

The Real Deal
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in advertising and media sales, with a strong focus on building and managing sales pipelines, utilizing CRM tools like HubSpot, and developing strategic account plans. Proven ability to exceed sales targets while effectively collaborating with internal teams and engaging with industry stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Advertising/Media Sales ExperienceSales Pipeline ManagementHubSpot CRM ProficiencyStrong Communication SkillsConsultative Selling Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prospect, develop, and grow new business across digital, print, and live events
  • Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets
  • Use HubSpot CRM to track activity, forecast revenue, and report on sales metrics
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate ad delivery, trafficking, and billing
  • Develop strategic account plans with sales leadership
  • Represent the company at industry events and build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders
  • Increase revenue from local and national real estate and endemic industry advertisers
  • Grow the portfolio of local accounts
  • Drive and oversee the launch and execution of real estate industry events
  • Build sales of online advertising products

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3–5 years of advertising/media sales experience in a client-facing role
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Experience with sales CRMs
  • Experience with campaign reporting tools
  • Good grasp of digital media metrics
  • Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well under pressure
  • Familiarity with event sponsorship sales is a plus
  • Track record of closing new business
  • Experience selling advertising solutions with a consultative approach

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Commission
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Diversity and inclusion support
  • Higher education programs supporting rising journalists

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Hard Skills
Sales ForecastingCampaign ReportingDigital Media MetricsNegotiation SkillsPresentation Skills
Soft Skills
MultitaskingOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure
Tools & Technologies
HubSpot CRMSales Reporting Tools
Industry Keywords
Real Estate AdvertisingEvent Sponsorship SalesClient-Facing RoleStakeholder EngagementLocal Account Growth