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Account Executive Sales

Salem Media

Arlington, VA · Posted September 1, 2026

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About the job

Overview

Salem is looking for a digital-savvy, highly motivated sales professional to join our advertising team. This person will sell multi-media marketing solutions, including digital, broadcast and events sales, to local small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

We simplify the marketing process for our customers while helping them understand their advertising options all while using best-in-class tools! In short, we help our customers grow their business.

If this sounds intriguing, then we’d love to hear from you and tell you more!

Responsibilities

Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses; present and close appropriate marketing solution programs.

Deliver compelling advertising presentations and strategic plan that address client objectives

Responsible to accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and overachieve annual budgets

Follow accountabilities set forth by your sales manager to help guide you to success achieving monthly sales quotas consistently

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be smart, curious, tenacious, entrepreneurial, independent, passionate and enthusiastic, enjoy the thrill of the hunt by bringing in new business

Track record of exceeding sales goals

Proficiency in prospecting and effective listening skills

A College degree is a plus; with 1-2 years of sales experience, preferred

Great problem solving and analytical abilities and strong business acumen

Strong understanding of the local market, marketing concepts, and digital media

Knowledgeable of Digital products & applications such as:

Search Engine Marketing / Audience and Search Retargeting / Search Engine Optimization / Social Media Management and Marketing / Digital (Programmatic) Display / Website Development / Live Chat / Email Marketing

Benefits

Competitive pay structure based on experience

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation time

EEO Statement

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.

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