Remote Account Executive / Sr. Account Executive- Buffalo, NY

    Q1Media

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    Agency
    Hybrid
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    Posted 4 days ago
    $80k–$100kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    Agency

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Q1Media is hiring!Q1Media is seeking a hardworking, ambitious self-starter with a minimum of three years of experience in media or advertising sales. This role is fully remote, with occasional travel within your territory and to our Austin headquarters.About Q1Media Founded in 2004, Q1Media is a digital media sales and services company recognized for excellence and culture.

    We’ve been named one of the Best Companies to Work For in Texas and a Best Place to Work in Central Texas multiple years running, along with numerous other awards.As a remote-first company, we value flexibility and work-life integration while working toward a mission of delivering world-class media services and campaign execution for our agency and brand partners.

    Our team is guided by four Core Values: Earning Trust, Delivering Results, Learning and Being Curious, and Paying it Forward.

    Headquartered in Austin, TX, Q1Media has a nationwide presence with team members across the country.Details Position: Account Executive/Senior Account Executive, Full-Time Location: Buffalo, NY (Must be located in the Buffalo Metropolitan area ) Hours: 9 am-6 pm (flexible) Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 - Salary commensurate with experience, potential bonuses and incentives, medical and dental

    benefits (no qualifying period), 401 (k) Perks: 18+ paid holidays per year, PTO starting at 20 days (prorated for the first year), Fit Perk Program, EAP, parental leave

    benefits for birthing and non-birthing parents, company-paid Life & ADD Insurance Environment: Fun, ambitious, and driven — Q1Media’s strong culture and year-over-year growth come from our people. We foster a workplace that inspires excellence, connection, and community through company gatherings, team events, and volunteer opportunities.

    Responsibilities Quickly become well-versed in our industry-leading products and services across video, mobile, display, search & social, and streaming advertising. Demonstrate clear ability to prospect and dr

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $,

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Quick demos8–12/week
    Closing calls10–15/day
    Quotes & invoicesDaily
    Velocity metricsDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    Agency — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    14–45 days (project-based) · 30–90 days (retainer)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We tried an agency before and it didn't work"
    • "Can we start with a smaller engagement?"
    • "How do you measure success / ROI?"
    • "We have an internal team for this"

    Key Industry Metrics

    Monthly Recurring Revenue from RetainersClient Retention RateRevenue Per EmployeeProject Margin %Proposal Win RateNPS / Client Satisfaction

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI threatening traditional agency services
    • • Productized service models
    • • Niche vs full-service positioning
    • • Performance-based pricing demand

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Account-Executive
    Senior-Account-Executive
    Advertising-Sales
    Media-Sales
    Digital-Advertising-Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Q1Media's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.

    Commission structures in agencies may include ongoing retainers alongside one-time fees.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a agency market.

    The compensation range of $80k–$100k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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