Junior Account Executive

Illinois Fitness & Sport Magazine is hiring a Junior Account Executive to support advertising and sponsorship sales for a premium local print and digital media brand serving athletes, families, coaches, fitness enthusiasts, and sports-minded readers across Illinois. This role is ideal for someone with a background in customer service, hospitality, retail, memberships, community outreach, front desk work, or early sales experience who wants to grow into a professional sales career. Support advertising and sponsorship outreach to local and regional businesses Prospect new leads through phone, email, networking, research, and in-person introductions Help build and maintain an active sales pipeline Schedule meetings and assist with follow-up communication Learn to present advertising and partnership opportunities clearly and professionally Assist in preparing proposals and sponsorship packages Maintain organized records of outreach, follow-up, and pipeline activity Build positive relationships with business owners, managers, and community partners Represent the magazine professionally at meetings, events, and community functions Work closely with leadership to learn the sales process and grow into greater responsibility over time 0-2 years of experience in customer service, sales, account support, hospitality, retail, community outreach, memberships, or a related people-facing role Strong communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable talking to new people in person, by phone, and by email Organized and dependable with strong follow-up habits Positive attitude and willingness to learn Professional presence and strong relationship-building instincts Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment Basic computer skills and ability to manage notes, follow-ups, and scheduling Are you comfortable with a role that includes outreach, follow-up, and relationship-building?

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