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Help Albuquerque Businesses Get Seen—and Grow Local businesses do not need another salesperson reading from a script. They need a marketing partner who understands their goals, earns their trust, and helps them reach the right customers. New Mexico MarketPlace Media is hiring a driven Advertising Account Executive to develop new business and build lasting relationships with local business owners, marketing directors, and decision-makers. Every month, New Mexico MarketPlace reaches more than 135,000 households throughout Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Placitas, and surrounding communities. Our Account Executives offer clients a powerful mix of print, digital, social media, and targeted direct-mail advertising. This is an opportunity to represent an established local media company, build your own book of business, and earn more as your client base grows. What You'll Do Prospect for new business by telephone, email, networking, referrals, social media, and face-to-face outreach. Meet with business owners and marketing decision-makers to understand their goals. Develop advertising campaigns using print, digital, social media, and direct mail. Prepare and present persuasive proposals tailored to each client. Negotiate agreements, close sales, and consistently meet revenue goals. Manage client relationships from the first conversation through renewal. Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts. Coordinate with our creative and production teams to ensure campaigns are completed accurately and on schedule. Maintain an organized pipeline and follow-up schedule. Represent New Mexico MarketPlace at networking events and throughout the local business community. Who We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: Enjoys prospecting and is not afraid to open new doors. Can confidently start conversations with business owners and executives. Listens well and sells solutions rather than simply selling ad space. Is persistent, organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently. Communicates professionally in person, by telephone, and in writing. Understands that consistent follow-up is essential to closing business. Is motivated by goals, achievement, and performance-based compensation. Wants to build long-term client relationships—not make one-time sales. Preferred Experience Two or more years of outside sales, business-to-business sales, advertising, media, marketing, or account-development experience. A proven record of prospecting, presenting, negotiating, and closing. Existing relationships within the Albuquerque-area business community are helpful, but not required. Experience selling advertising or professional services is a plus. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Strong candidates with transferable experience in hospitality, automotive sales, financial services, real estate, telecommunications, fundraising, or business development are encouraged to apply. What New Mexico MarketPlace Offers An established and respected local media platform. A compelling advertising story backed by broad household reach. Multiple products to sell, including print, digital, social media, and direct-mail campaigns. Professional creative and production support. Sales training, marketing materials, and ongoing account-development support. The opportunity to build recurring income through renewals and account growth. Salary plus commissions pay structure. Health, Dental, 401K, Paid Vacation, Mileage. This Position Is for a Sales Professional Who Wants More This is not an order-taking position. You will be expected to prospect, schedule appointments, make presentations, close business, and manage your accounts. In return, you will have the opportunity to represent a strong local brand, become a trusted resource within Albuquerque's business community, and directly influence your earning potential through your performance.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Application Question(s): 1. How many years of business-to-business or outside sales experience do you have? 2. Are you comfortable making daily prospecting calls and approaching businesses in person? 3. Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license? 4. Describe your experience selling advertising, marketing, media, or professional services. 5. What was your average monthly or annual sales production in your most recent sales position?

Work Location:

In person