["Full-Time"]
Remote
SaaS
jobicy
About this role
This position requires a presence in Los Angeles This position offers a salary $85,000 - $110,000 plus commission
About the Job:
The Real Deal is looking for a Sales Account Executive to join a rapidly growing media company focused on real estate journalism and headquartered in New York City. The ideal candidate will have a track record of closing new business and at least 2-3 years selling advertising solutions with a consultative approach. Typical deal size ranges from $10K - $100K/year.
Long-term we expect you to increase revenue generated from local and national Real Estate and Endemic industry Advertisers, significantly grow our portfolio of local accounts, drive and oversee the successful launch and execution of our premier Real Estate industry events and build sales of our online advertising products.
What You'll Do:
Prospect, develop, and grow new business across multiple channels: digital, print, and live events Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets Use CRM tools (HubSpot) to track activity, forecast revenue, and report on sales metrics Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate ad delivery, trafficking, and billing Develop strategic account plans in coordination with sales leadership Represent the company at key industry events and build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders
What You Bring:
3–5 years of advertising/media sales experience in a client-facing role is must Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Experience with sales CRMs, campaign reporting tools, and a good grasp of digital media metrics Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well under pressure Familiarity with event sponsorship sales is a plus Compensation Additional Information
Who We Are:
The Real Deal is the largest real-estate news outlet in the US, reaching millions of professionals daily through our media channels
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
$110,000
Commission
Yes
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
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