Account Executive Retention

Overview

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, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses.

We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, Locali

Q, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid.

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Account Advisor – Sales with Freedom, Growth & Uncapped Potential

Work Remote | Build Autonomy | Unleash Your Potential

• 70% Own your book of business—strengthen existing relationships while actively pursuing new opportunities.
• Make ~50 outbound calls daily to key decision-makers who can benefit from your guidance. Build trust, identify business goals, and deliver tailored LOCALiQ solutions that generate measurable impact.
• 30% Close new business—then transition clients to an Account Executive so you can stay focused on creating new wins
• Use Salesforce CRM to stay organized, manage your pipeline, and consistently hit your targets.

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience (digital or media sales experience strongly preferred). A track record of winning business and nurturing strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and relationship-building abilities.
• A self-starter mindset—organized, dependable, and eager to thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.

• $40K base salary + uncapped commission (OTE ~$60K, with top performers reaching six figures).
• Remote-first flexibility – work from wherever you perform at your best.
• The freedom to operate with autonomy while backed by industry-leading marketing technology and solutions.
• A culture built on community, passion, purpose, and a people-first mindset.

Ready to take control of your sales career? Apply today and start building your future with Gannett | LOCALiQ.

#LI-JF1; #LI-Remote

The hourly rate for this role will range between $17.00 and $19.24. Base compensation reflects a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic market, education, skills, certifications, and experience.

Note:

variable compensation is not included in these figures and may apply depending on the role.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co.

employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at  Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location.

Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.