The Colorado Springs Gazette, LLC · 3 weeks ago
Account Executive - Real Estate and Automotive
The Colorado Springs Gazette, LLC is seeking a driven and results-oriented Outside Account Executive to join their dynamic sales team. This role focuses on acquiring and managing clients in the Real Estate, Automotive, and Recruitment verticals, requiring the candidate to identify sales opportunities and build strong client relationships.
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Responsibilities
Prospect and acquire new clients in the real estate, automotive and recruitment verticals through field visits, networking, referrals, and cold outreach
Conduct client meetings and presentations to understand business needs and recommend appropriate advertising, digital marketing, or service solutions
Manage a sales pipeline, including forecasting and reporting, using CRM tools
Negotiate and close deals, ensuring mutual value for clients and the company
Maintain and grow existing accounts through regular touchpoints, performance reviews, and upselling opportunities
Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and market shifts in the real estate and automotive sectors
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, product, customer success) to ensure client success and satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in B2B sales; experience with real estate or auto accounts is highly preferred
2+ years of outside sales experience with a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
Self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
Willingness to travel within assigned territory
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced highly transactional environment
Valid Driver's license
Reliable Vehicle
Preferred
Familiarity with digital marketing, advertising platforms, or media sales
Existing network within the real estate and/or automotive industry
Company
The Colorado Springs Gazette, LLC
Philosophy: The Gazette is the primary information and advertising sources for the Colorado Springs area.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase