Account Manager (Advertising)

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota; hybrid role with occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions, meetings, and travel between sites.

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually, plus commission with OTE of $100,000–$110,000, cell stipend, and mileage reimbursement.

Company

hirify.global operates the St. Paul Pioneer Press, a major daily newspaper offering digital, mobile, social, tablet, and print news and advertising platforms.

What you will do

• Acquire new medium-to-large advertisers across digital and print platforms through prospecting, account closing, contract negotiation, and business proposals.
• Analyze client goals and market data to develop audience-based marketing proposals and non-traditional revenue strategies.
• Own advertiser relationships and the post-sale lifecycle, including renewals, expansions, campaign optimization, retention, and upselling.
• Collaborate with creative services, product specialists, and ad operations to deliver integrated media solutions.
• Manage customer billing, financial forecasting, churn mitigation, campaign performance analysis, and ROI optimization.
• Prepare client-facing and internal reports covering campaign performance, account activity, pipeline status, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of successful media sales and client-facing account management experience in a highly accountable, quota-driven environment, including direct new business development experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Ads/AdWords.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, senior-level client interactions, complex revenue contracts, financial reporting, and performance analytics.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must be willing to complete and pass a full pre-employment background check and MVR.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with occasional in-person training, meetings, and driving between work sites.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k), paid time off, and select paid holidays for eligible employees.
• Cell stipend and mileage reimbursement.
• Equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application and resume.
• Complete a full pre-employment background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Continuous recruitment continues until the position is filled.