Account Executive
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to the emphasis on sales experience related to the automotive industry, but limited information regarding compensation structure.
- Base + commission structure for income potential
- Engagement with a niche automotive advertising market
- Development of sales and client relationship skills
Pros
- Opportunity to work with a niche market in automotive classifieds.
- Base + commission structure allows for potential income growth.
- Chance to develop relationships with various automotive stakeholders.
Cons
- Sales performance and commission heavily dependent on individual results.
- Some overnight travel required, impacting work-life balance.
- Limited detail on long-term career advancement.
Who it's for
Mid-level • In-office with occasional travel
Good fit
- Experienced automotive sales professionals
- Individuals motivated by commission-based roles
- Candidates excited to work in digital advertising
Not recommended for
- Candidates without prior sales experience
- Those looking for non-sales roles
- Individuals disinterested in the automotive sector
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Internet Brands is looking for a Digital Sales Rep for its auto classifieds division. This business is comprised of six specialty auto classifieds websites serving the racing and motorsports, classic car and hot rod segments. Key sites in the portfolio include RacingJunk.com and HotRodHotline.com . The position is based in North Adams, Massachusetts. If you are a person who has a track record of success in sales or believes they can be successful partnering with automotive professionals, then this position may be ideal for you.
In this base + commission sales position, you will be responsible for:
- Prospecting and cold calling potential advertisers and dealers through websites, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
- Creating relationships with automotive aftermarket agency representatives, small retailers, dealers and large manufacturers.
- Working with account management, ad trafficking, and finance to improve and implement ad campaigns.
- Monitoring and reporting on ad delivery and click performance.
- Some overnight travel may be required for account visits and to attend trade shows (e.g., SEMA).
Key Skills and Experience:
- Sales experience preferred.
- Digital advertising (CPM-based) sales experience is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Automotive aftermarket knowledge is a plus.
- Record of strong initiative and follow-up.
- Goal driven - self starter.
- Proven closer.
- Online CRM experience helpful - Salesforce.com preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
