Account Executive - Local Sales

Patch Media · Remote

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-16
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

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<h2>About the job</h2>
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<p><span data-testid="expandable-text-box" tabindex="-1"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Patch started in 2007 and today, is the country's leading local news and information creator, serving more than 1,200 towns across America.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>About You</strong></p>
<p>You are a smart, dynamic thinker who is competitive and passionate about sales. As a <strong>Local Sales Account Executive</strong>, 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.&nbsp; 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.</p>
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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

• 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

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