Sales Account Manager – Media & Event Advertising

Job summary
Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships and closing business?
Today’s Bride, Northeast Ohio’s leading wedding media and event company for 36 years, is hiring a Sales Account Manager to drive new business and grow strategic partnerships.

This role focuses on developing local vendor relationships while also pursuing regional and national brands looking to reach engaged couples in the Northeast Ohio market. If you’re motivated by building your own pipeline and turning conversations into revenue, you’ll help clients grow their business while building your own book.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage established advertising accounts
Sell integrated campaigns across print, digital marketing, and live wedding shows
Consistently generate new business through outbound prospecting, strategic outreach, networking, and social selling, not just responding to inbound leads
Build partnerships with businesses expanding into the Northeast Ohio market
Manage renewals, upsells, and campaign performance with attention to ROI
Track sales activity and maintain a consistent pipeline using CRM tools
This is a performance-based sales role that requires both account growth and ongoing new business development.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of B2B, media, advertising, or consultative sales experience
Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
Competitive, goal-oriented, and comfortable initiating conversations
Understand that building a strong book of business requires consistent prospecting
Ability to leverage platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram to research prospects and build professional relationships
Strong communication skills with business owners and marketing decision-makers
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Requirements

In-office presence required for year 1 to learn systems, collaborate with leadership, and immerse yourself in the market
Hybrid flexibility available in year 2 based on performance
Reliable transportation for occasional local travel and event support

Compensation and benefits

Base salary + uncapped commission
First-year earning potential: $60,000–$100,000+
Medical benefits, Paid time off, 401(k) participation
Existing client base to build from, with strong opportunity to grow your own portfolio

Apply today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you available to work full-time, in-person at our Akron, OH office for at least the first year?

Work Location: In person