Outside Account Executive - Automotive

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.

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

• $65,000-$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 $65,000 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.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL

Job ID: utn-89520

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-05-19T20:41:45