Account Executive
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Valuable opportunity in digital advertising with the potential for commission, but requires travel and is contingent on prior sales experience.
- Base salary coupled with performance-based commissions
- Connect with a niche market in automotive and racing
- Involves travel which may impact work-life balance
Pros
- Base salary plus potential commission structure.
- Opportunity to connect with automotive professionals.
- Exposure to the racing and automotive markets.
Cons
- Frequent travel may impact work-life balance.
- Sales experience in digital advertising is preferred yet not explicit.
- Possibility of commission being erratic or inconsistent.
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site with some travel
Good fit
- Mid-level sales reps with automotive sales background
- Professionals excited about digital advertising
- Candidates willing to travel for work
Not recommended for
- New professionals lacking relevant experience
- Individuals preferring fully remote roles
- Those with little interest 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.
