Account Executive - Local Sales
Posted September 16, 2026
Job Description
- About the job About Us Patch is defined, more than anything, by the people who work here. We're a diverse team of professional editors and salespeople on a mission to support local businesses and strengthen communities through trusted local content. Patch started in 2007 and today, is the country's leading local news and information creator, serving more than 1,200 towns across America. About You You are a smart, dynamic thinker who is competitive and passionate about sales. As a Local Sales Account Executive, you are enthusiastic about reaching, and exceeding monthly quotas, as well as maintaining a high-level of daily activity to properly maintain a robust pipeline. Our sales team is competitive and energetic, and as a member of the team, you will be eager to grow within the nation’s number one regional site for creating original content.
- Responsibilities Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals on a consistent basis Manage the full sales-cycle, from setting the meeting to pitching to the close Conducting outbound sales calls to assigned prospects Consistent daily call and email activity that continues to build a plentiful pipeline Focus on being a Patch ambassador while building a rapport with prospects in a transactional sales environment Provide exemplary customer service/relationship management by working with your account manager
- Qualifications A natural born seller - This is a junior sales position for those with the gift to sell Ability to articulate yourself well on the phone while sounding positive, engaging and convincing A passion to succeed and achieve top results with a charismatic, positive, “can-do” attitude Online advertising sales background, SaaS sales or digital knowledge is a plus Must have at least 1-2 years of sales experience in a closer role Salesforce.com or other CRM experience is preferred Must be a self-starter, possess high energy and focus, and be competitive in nature Must have the ability to quickly adapt to new processes or directions Bachelor’s degree preferred
- $45,000 - $50,000 semi monthly Annual salary: $45,000 - $50,000, commensurate with talent and experience in addition to uncapped discretionary sales bonus which can vary based on performance. The application period extends for 30 days following the posting of the job. However, adjustments to this timeline may occur based on the volume of applicants, leading to either an earlier or later closure of the application window. Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage Ancillary benefits (including short-term and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, life insurance, and AD&D) Retirement savings plan Unlimited discretionary time off 10 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave
- Patch Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our commitment to equality extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and general treatment.
- We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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