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To connect with us, visit <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.gannett.com/" target="_blank">www.usatodayco.com </a> <div> <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.gannett.com/" target="_blank"></a></div> <h2 data-end="475" data-start="396" data-section-id="121ke15">Remote Inside Sales / Account Advisor – Build Your Future with LOCALiQ</h2> Work from Anywhere | Uncapped Earnings | Empower Local Businesses Step into a role where your voice, ambition, and effort directly drive your success. At LOCALiQ, part of the USA TODAY Network, we help local businesses grow through powerful, data-driven marketing solutions—and we’re looking for driven Inside Sales / Account Advisors to join our high-energy remote team. This is a fast-paced, high-activity sales role where the people who lean into the work, stay consistent, and bring grit every day are the ones who win. If you thrive on building relationships, enjoy a challenge, and want the freedom to own your results, this is the career move you’ve been waiting for. <hr data-end="1162" data-start="1159"> <h2 data-end="1196" data-start="1164" data-section-id="1y9oryz">Why You’ll Love This Role</h2> Massive Opportunity: Sell a full suite of digital and print marketing solutions—SEM, SEO, Social Media, YouTube, OTT/CTV, Display, Websites, and more—tailored to help small and mid-sized businesses grow. Own Your Success: Manage your pipeline from prospecting to close to post-sale support. Your effort and consistency directly impact your income and growth. Entrepreneurial Environment: Operate with autonomy while being backed by a nationally recognized brand and best-in-class tools. Real Impact: You’re the front line for small and mid-sized businesses—helping them compete, grow, and succeed in their local markets. <hr data-end="1842" data-start="1839"> <h2 data-end="1871" data-start="1844" data-section-id="1yunk93">What’s In It for You</h2> <ul data-end="2297" data-start="1873"> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="1967" data-start="1873" data-section-id="12hmxxa"> $40,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE ~$70K–$80K; top performers earn $100K+) </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2025" data-start="1968" data-section-id="1hylsve"> First 3-month earnings guarantee to help you ramp </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2083" data-start="2026" data-section-id="1hfozwi"> 100% Remote – work from wherever you perform best </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2149" data-start="2084" data-section-id="bjqpwa"> Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and more </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2625" data-start="2543" data-section-id="pyt6m7"> Build and manage a pipeline in Salesforce, tracking activity and opportunities </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2700" data-start="2626" data-section-id="hsozgw"> Sell bundled, multi-channel marketing packages aligned to client goals </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2805" data-start="2701" data-section-id="161dnun"> Support post-sale efforts by coordinating creative assets and ensuring campaigns launch successfully </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2890" data-start="2806" data-section-id="113vhas"> Consistently meet activity metrics and revenue goals in a fast-paced environment </li> </ul> <hr data-end="2895" data-start="2892"> <h2 data-end="2918" data-start="2897" data-section-id="veufwc">What You Bring</h2> <ul data-end="3309" data-start="2920"> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3002" data-start="2920" data-section-id="dc2l33"> 2–5+ years of sales experience (B2B or high-activity sales strongly preferred) </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3066" data-start="3003" data-section-id="1f2m8bg"> Confidence in outbound prospecting and engaging new clients </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3125" data-start="3067" data-section-id="ed29yk"> Strong communication, organization, and follow-through </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3181" data-start="3126" data-section-id="1xm2vh"> Coachability and a willingness to learn and improve </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3235" data-start="3182" data-section-id="vqpk2y"> Experience with Salesforce or CRM tools is a plus </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3309" data-start="3236" data-section-id="v3sl6"> Interest or exposure to digital marketing is helpful—but not required </li> </ul> <hr data-end="3314" data-start="3311"> <h2 data-end="3346" data-start="3316" data-section-id="1a54snn">What Success Looks Like</h2> <ul data-end="3631" data-start="3348"> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3444" data-start="3348" data-section-id="wqfohx"> First 3 months: Participate in hands on training, build pipeline, learn the business, and ramp toward goal </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3532" data-start="3445" data-section-id="48ufot"> 6 months: Strong product knowledge, consistent activity, and steady performance </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3631" data-start="3533" data-section-id="1053ijd"> 12 months: Full productivity across multiple products with a well-managed book of business </li> </ul> Top performers in this role are consistent, organized, and committed to putting in the daily activity needed to succeed. <hr data-end="4219" data-start="4216"> <h2 data-end="4257" data-start="4221" data-section-id="v8h2ay">Ready to Join a Winning Team?</h2> If you’re motivated by earning potential, growth, and the chance to build real relationships with businesses across the country, we want to meet you. 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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 individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at <a rel="noopener" href="mailto:Recruit@usatodayco.com" target="_blank">Recruit@usatodayco.com</a>. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.</div> </div>

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