Account Manager - Local Advertising (Hybrid)

Are you a corporate professional ready to step into an entrepreneurial opportunity? With Best Version Media, you can build a local marketing business centered on client success and long-term relationships. This performance-based role is perfect for those who appreciate structure but want the flexibility and freedom of business ownership – no startup costs and no cap on your earning potential. Your Role: Prospect: You’ll identify business owners who could use a hand with their marketing efforts, focusing on quality over quantity, and building a curated client pipeline. Sell: Meet face-to-face with business owners and pitch BVM’s marketing solutions–print ads, digital display and social ads, online presence tools, and website development. Launch: You’ll establish your presence with a local community publication. Once you’ve reached your sales baseline, your magazine will go to print. Most launches occur within 90-120 days with our expert guidance and proven system. Scale: With your magazine in print, you’ll add new advertisers, continue building relationships, and grow your income and overall book of business. Maintain: You’ll nurture existing clients while benefiting from a renewal model that compounds, creating a stable, long-term income. Earning Potential: This is a fully commission-based role. Because your earnings are cumulative, your income is more predictable than most commission-based sales roles; it scales as you maintain and grow your client portfolio. Most achieve: Year 1: $65K – $100K (Target) Year 2+: $150K – $250K+ (High Performer) Top Producers: $1.5M – $3.9M+ total career earnings Relevant Experience: You don’t need a specific degree to be successful here. We value professionals who are process-oriented and highly accountable. This role is a perfect fit for those with backgrounds in account management, customer success, underwriting, inventory planning, or office administration. You’re a fit if you’re: Methodical: You love a good checklist and rely on organized systems to stay ahead of the curve. Accountable: You view client success as your personal responsibility. Detail-oriented: You spot issues before they happen and proactively solve problems for your clients. Resilient and driven: You understand that slow and steady wins the race when building a book of business. Reliable partner: You bring a customer service mindset to your client relationships. Why Best Version Media? Join a marketing powerhouse with over 1,300 publications and 25,000 clients across North America. Our back-end teams handle all the design, printing, and digital expertise, so you can focus on building relationships and making sales. Proudly recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work, we’re committed to a supportive, inclusive, and empowering culture. Our Top Sales Reps Have: Reliable transportation for face-to-face meetings with business owners, and a professional home office setup: laptop, high-speed internet, and a mobile phone. Skills (Optional) for ZipRecruiter Account Management Customer Success Manager Project Management Client Retention Specialist Strategic Planning Business Operations Consultative Sales Portfolio Management B2B Relationship Manager Revenue Operations (RevOps) Workflow Optimization Churn Mitigation Data-Driven Decision Making Risk Assessment Client Success Management Renewals Management Strategic Account Planning Post-Sales Support CRM Hygiene Project Lifecycle Management Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $65,000 - $100,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: Yes