Account Executive - Outside Sales
Yesterday• Houston, TX
Account Executive, Automotive
Territory-Based | Field Sales | LocaliQ | USA TODAY
Help Automotive Dealers Grow. Build Relationships. Drive Results.
At LocaliQ part of USA Today, we help automotive dealers win in any market through smart, data-driven marketing strategies.
We're looking for a relationship-driven Account Executive to join our Automotive team-someone who thrives in the field, loves building client partnerships, and knows how to turn insights into growth.
This is a dealer-facing, territory-based role where success comes from being in front of customers, understanding their business, and delivering solutions that make an impact.
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What You'll Do
- Build and grow relationships with automotive dealerships in your territory
- Drive new business while expanding and retaining existing accounts
- Meet with dealer decision-makers face-to-face to uncover opportunities and solve challenges
- Create strategic marketing solutions tailored to each client's goals
- Manage your pipeline and opportunities through Salesforce
- Partner with internal teams to deliver strong campaign results and long-term client success
What Makes This Role Different
This is not an inside sales role.
You'll spend the majority of your time in the field, visiting dealerships, building trust, and becoming a true business partner to your clients.
If you prefer selling behind a screen-this isn't it.
If you love face-to-face selling and owning your territory-this is for you.
What You Bring
- 3-5+ years of sales experience (automotive experience strongly preferred)
- Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills
- Digital marketing/media sales experience is a plus
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in the field
- Proven ability to drive growth, retain business, and exceed goals
What We Offer
Compensation
- $60,000-$70,000 + uncapped commission
- OTE: $95K+
- Top performers earn $140K+
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career growth opportunities
- President's Club and performance recognition
Ready to own your territory and help automotive clients grow? Apply today.
This is much closer to what candidates actually engage with.
The salary for this role will range between $60,000 and $70,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.
Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX
Job ID: utn-89625
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-05-22T20:04:04
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program