Account Executive
Good Grit tells the stories of the South.
Through our magazine, digital platforms, content studio, and full-service creative agency, we partner with tourism organizations, cities, nonprofits, hospitality brands, economic development organizations, and businesses across the Southeast to tell stories that inspire people to visit, engage, and invest.
Our work is strategic first, creative second, and always relationship-driven.
What You'll Do
You'll be responsible for identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities for both Good Grit Magazine and Good Grit Agency. You will work alongside our internal leadership team to cultivate strategic partnerships and key introductions.
This includes:
- Prospecting and building new relationships
- Leading discovery conversations
- Identifying client needs
- Developing strategic partnership opportunities
- Working alongside our internal leadership team to build proposals
- Negotiating and closing contracts
- Maintaining a healthy sales pipeline
- Representing Good Grit at industry conferences and networking events when appropriate
Our work ranges from annual marketing partnerships and tourism campaigns to branding, storytelling, digital strategy, editorial collaborations, and creative services.
Who You Are
You probably have experience in one or more of these industries:
- Media sales
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Advertising
- Marketing agencies
- Destination marketing
- Business development
- Economic development
- Corporate partnerships
You are someone who:
- Loves meeting new people
- Naturally builds trust
- Is organized and self-motivated
- Doesn't need someone checking in every hour
- Enjoys networking
- Thinks strategically, not transactionally
- Is comfortable selling six-figure partnerships
- Wants unlimited earning potential
Compensation
This is a 100% commission-based role.
Compensation is earned on every partner you close. There is no cap on earnings.
Our average partnership sizes range from several thousand dollars to well into six figures, creating significant income opportunities for the right person.
Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
Why This Role Is Different
At Good Grit, relationships come before sales.
You'll have an experienced creative, editorial, and strategy team behind every opportunity you bring in. Once a partnership is sold, our team handles execution while you continue building relationships and growing new business. Success in this role means building lasting client relationships, consistently developing new opportunities, and helping organizations achieve meaningful business results through Good Grit's storytelling and marketing expertise.
If you love connecting people, opening doors, and helping organizations tell their stories in meaningful ways, we'd love to meet you.
To Apply
Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a short note telling us why you'd be a great fit.
Email: smshelton@goodgritagency.com