Account Executive – Sales

The Real Deal

Sales Account Executive at The Real Deal driving new business in digital, print, and live events within real estate journalism. Building and managing sales pipeline to exceed targets.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospect, develop, and grow new business across multiple channels: digital, print, and live events
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets
Use CRM tools (HubSpot) 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 in coordination with sales leadership
Represent the company at key industry events and build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of advertising/media sales experience in a client-facing role is must
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Experience with sales CRMs, campaign reporting tools, and a good grasp of digital media metrics
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well under pressure
Familiarity with event sponsorship sales is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Prospect, develop, and grow new business across multiple channels: digital, print, and live events
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets
Use CRM tools (HubSpot) 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 in coordination with sales leadership
Represent the company at key industry events and build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders 🎯 Requirements
3–5 years of advertising/media sales experience in a client-facing role is must
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Experience with sales CRMs, campaign reporting tools, and a good grasp of digital media metrics
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well under pressure
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Hard Skills & Tools

advertising salesmedia salessales pipeline managementcampaign reportingdigital media metricsevent sponsorship sales

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsmultitaskingorganizational skillsability to work under pressure