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$70K - $90K/yr (+ commission)

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Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

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Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills. The ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and ...

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How much do outside account executive jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for outside account executive in the United States is $80,395.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an outside account executive?

Outside Account Executives are sales professionals who focus on building and maintaining relationships with clients outside of their office, often meeting customers in person at their businesses or designated locations. They are responsible for identifying new sales opportunities, presenting products or services, negotiating deals, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Their role typically involves traveling, networking, and developing long-term partnerships to drive revenue growth for their company.

What does an outside account executive do?

A typical day for an Outside Account Executive involves a mix of prospecting new clients, meeting with existing customers, and following up on leads. Most of the time is spent on the road or at client sites, building relationships and understanding customer needs, while some time is dedicated to administrative tasks, reporting, and strategy sessions at the office or remotely. Balancing client meetings with internal coordination requires strong time management skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment and frequent opportunities to collaborate with sales support, marketing, and product teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an outside account executive?

To thrive as an Outside Account Executive, you need strong sales acumen, negotiation skills, and experience in business development, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software like Salesforce and proficiency in sales tracking tools are typically required. Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and communication skills help build lasting client relationships and drive new business. These abilities are essential to consistently meet sales targets and foster growth in a highly competitive market.

What is the difference between Outside Account Executive vs Inside Sales Representative?

AspectOutside Account ExecutiveInside Sales Representative
Primary RoleEngages clients in face-to-face meetings, develops new business, manages client relationships outside the officeHandles sales remotely via phone, email, or online demos, focusing on inbound leads and virtual outreach
Work EnvironmentField-based, traveling to client locationsOffice-based, working primarily from a desk or remote setup
Required SkillsStrong interpersonal skills, negotiation, presentation abilitiesEffective communication, CRM proficiency, persuasive phone skills
Common UsageUsed in industries like tech, manufacturing, and wholesale salesCommon in software, SaaS, and retail sectors

While both roles focus on sales, Outside Account Executives primarily meet clients face-to-face and travel for business development, whereas Inside Sales Representatives work remotely, handling inbound and outbound calls. The choice depends on the company's sales strategy and industry needs.

Is an outside account executive a stressful job?

An outside account executive role can be stressful due to the need to meet sales targets, manage client relationships, and work independently in a competitive environment. The job often requires strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to handle rejection and pressure. However, stress levels vary depending on the company, industry, and individual workload management.

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Infographic showing various Outside Account Executive job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 66% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,395 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

Outside Account Executive

Salisbury, MD

Clear Channel Outdoor
Advertising and Public Relations Services • 5 - 10K employees

$26K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

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Clear Channel Outdoor

Job Summary:

The Account Executive meets and exceeds local and national sales goals by selling our outstanding inventory to qualified advertisers by developing new business through direct to customer outreach and high-level agency contacts. This role develops and maintains long-term advertising relationships by presenting comprehensive proposals and competitive, profitable pricing structures in collaboration with our Sales, Marketing and Operations teams across our broad range of digital and printed inventory.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Drives for revenue goal attainment on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Prospects and develops new customer relationships, persuasively communicates strategies for meeting customer needs.
  • Regularly conducts outside sales activities, including but not limited to obtaining orders and/or contracts for Clear Channel services, while away from the Clear Channel's place(s) of business, including away from a home office (if applicable).
  • Ensures customer satisfaction by facilitating all aspects of the customer's account in cooperation with creative, operations, marketing, and finance staff.
  • Determines project pricing based on guidelines from management.
  • Negotiates fees or services with clients with management approval.
  • Oversees project from start to finish and ensures client satisfaction.
  • Delivers proof of performance (POP) to clients.
  • Accompanies clients on market tours to showcase outdoor inventory.
  • Communicates and coordinates with Ad Ops and other internal departments.
  • Completes other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications:


Education

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience preferred.

Work Experience

  • Minimum two (2) years of sales experience or other relevant work experience required.
  • Five (5) + years of sales experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated track record of business-to-business and progressive sales experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of territory is preferred.

Skills

  • Skilled in working closely with customers to develop and cultivate client relationships to grow accounts.
  • Sales achievement with experience in consultative or "needs" based selling techniques.
  • Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and social media platforms.

Competencies

  • Account Management: Building long-term, value-based relationships with accounts, developing business, and maximizing the revenue they generate while reducing the time and costs in managing them.
  • Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively gets message across.
  • Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
  • Managing the Sales Process: Following the organization's sales methodology in applying skills and resources to achieve sales targets.
  • Negotiating: Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
  • Networking: Establishing, sustaining, and fostering professional contacts to build, enhance, and connect networks for work purposes.
  • Presentation: Preparing and delivering presentations in a variety of formal and informal settings, engaging the audience, and managing the logistical components of the presentation such as the location and technology.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance is an essential function of the job. Attendance in weekly/monthly meetings is required.

  • This position primarily involves working both in an office environment and in the field, making sales calls, and servicing existing accounts.
  • Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
  • Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.

Other Requirements

  • Able to travel outside of the office at least 50% of the time for meetings and industry events.
  • Has a valid driver's license.
  • Access to a reliable vehicle.

The Targeted Compensation Rate for this Maryland position is:
Rate: $26,000 + Commission
This position may be bonus eligible, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:

Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
Medicare Assistance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
Free Digital Gym Membership and Discounted Memberships
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
Ultimate compensation will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, scope and responsibility of the position, as well as pursuant to salary market benchmarks. This salary range is a good-faith estimate of the salary for this position.
EEOC Statement
As an equal opportunity workplace, we believe that being your authentic self enables us to deliver innovative advertising solutions while enhancing our communities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate you as you are, and value your growth and passion.

Location

Salisbury, MD: 808 N Salisbury Road, 21801

Position Type                                                                                             

Regular

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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