USA TODAY Co., Inc. is hiring: Advertising Account Advisor in Saint Louis

Remote Inside Sales / Account Advisor – Build Your Future with LOCALiQWork from Anywhere | Fast-Paced Sales | Consistent PipelineStep into a role where energy, speed, and organization drive your success. At LOCALiQ, part of the USA TODAY Network, we help businesses connect with their communities through impactful advertising—and we’re looking for Inside Sales / Account Advisors to join our fast-moving Classifieds team. This is a high-volume, transactional sales environment where quick thinking, strong organization, and daily execution set top performers apart.If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy staying busy, and want a role where you can build momentum quickly, this is a great opportunity to grow your sales career.Why You’ll Love This RoleHigh Activity, High Energy: Work in a fast-moving environment with constant client interaction and a steady flow of opportunities.Built-In Business: Manage a book of existing clients who advertise regularly, giving you consistent touchpoints and repeat sales opportunities.Quick Wins: Shorter sales cycles mean you’ll see results from your efforts quickly and build confidence fast.Real Impact: Help businesses stay visible in their markets through timely, effective advertising solutions.What’s In It For You$40,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE ~$55K–$60K)First 3-month earnings guarantee to support your ramp100% Remote – work from wherever you perform bestFull benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and moreOngoing training, coaching, and developmentIncentives and recognition programsWhat You’ll DoManage a high volume of inbound and outbound client activity dailyWork closely with existing clients who run frequent ads (daily/weekly schedules)Execute quick-turn sales cycles with a focus on speed and accuracyHandle order-taking, updates, and campaign adjustments efficientlyMaintain strong organization across multiple active accounts and deadlinesUse Salesforce to track activity, manage pipeline, and stay on top of deliverablesBalance client communication, order processing, and prospecting throughout the dayWhat You Bring2–5+ years of sales or customer-facing experience (high-volume environments preferred)Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transactional sales settingStrong organizational skills and attention to detailComfort managing multiple clients and priorities at onceQuick decision-making and adaptabilityCoachability and a strong work ethicWhat Success Looks LikeFirst 3 months: Learn systems, manage client flow, and build speed and confidence6 months: Handle high volume efficiently with strong accuracy and consistency12 months: Fully productive, managing a large book of business with easeThe Reality Of The Role (What You Should Know)This is a very fast-paced, high-volume environment—there is always something happeningYou’ll manage multiple clients running frequent ads, often with tight deadlinesThe sales cycle is short and transactional, requiring speed and attention to detailSuccess comes from staying organized, responsive, and consistent throughout the dayIf you enjoy staying busy and working quickly, this role can be incredibly rewardingReady to Join a Winning Team?If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys working with repeat clients, and takes pride in staying organized under pressure, we want to meet you.Join LOCALiQ and help businesses stay visible and competitive—while building your own success along the way.Apply now and get started.Apply now and get started.Hourly rate for this role ranges between $17.00 and $19.24. 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. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and may be applicable based on the role.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 individual’s 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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