Account Manager

About Design Squad Media

Design Squad Media is a growth-focused digital marketing agency based in St. Johns, Michigan. We help small businesses grow through strategic marketing, creative media, lead-focused websites, CRM tools, AI-powered solutions, paid advertising, content, and client-centered service.

Design Squad Media is built around partnership, clear communication, and helping business owners turn attention into leads, stronger systems, and real growth.

We Are Hiring In the Following Michigan Locations

• Detroit
• Lansing
• Saginaw
• Battle Creek
• Kalamazoo
• Jackson
• Traverse City
• Mount Pleasant
• Bay City
• Flint
• Ann Arbor
• Grand Rapids

What You Will Sell

• Paid Ad Campaigns
• Full-service Marketing Plans
• Custom Websites
• CRM and Lead-management Tools
• AI Chat and Automation Solutions
• Commercial Videography
• Commercial Photography
• Reels
• Social Media Content
• Graphic Design Services
• Branding Support
• Email Campaigns
• SMS Campaigns
• Print-ready Marketing Materials

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect new business opportunities within an assigned territory.
• Visit business locations in person to introduce Design Squad Media and create new opportunities.
• Cold call, network, follow up, set appointments, and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Meet with business owners, managers, and decision-makers to understand their goals, challenges, current marketing, and growth opportunities.
• Present Design Squad Media’s marketing, website, advertising, video, design, CRM, and lead‑generation solutions in a clear and persuasive way.
• Create, send, and follow up on proposals in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate notes, activity tracking, tasks, and follow‑ups inside the company CRM.
• Meet or exceed weekly activity expectations, pipeline goals, appointment goals, and sales goals.
• Coordinate with the internal team during client handoff to make sure details, deadlines, expectations, and deliverables are clear.
• Represent Design Squad Media professionally in the field and build long‑term relationships that lead to repeat business, referrals, and account growth.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of sales experience.
• Proven ability to prospect, pitch, follow up, overcome objections, and close deals.
• Hunter mentality and willingness to create new opportunities instead of waiting for leads.
• Comfortable with in‑person prospecting, cold outreach, and territory‑based sales activity.
• Must own a reliable vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Very detail‑oriented with strong organization and follow‑through.
• Able to manage deadlines, appointments, proposals, and multiple prospects at the same time.
• Professional appearance, positive attitude, and confidence speaking with business owners and decision‑makers.
• Ability to work independently, stay accountable, and manage a daily schedule without constant supervision.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing, advertising, websites, or lead generation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales, territory sales, B2B sales, advertising sales, media sales, SaaS sales, website sales, or agency sales.
• Experience selling to small business owners.
• Experience using CRM software to track pipeline, notes, tasks, and follow‑ups.
• Familiarity with Facebook Ads, Google Ads, websites, SEO, social media, video marketing, CRM tools, or lead‑generation campaigns.
• Experience selling monthly retainers, recurring services, or long‑term client programs.

The Right Person for This Role

This role is for someone who enjoys being in the field, starting conversations, and being measured by results. You should be motivated by activity, pipeline, closed business, and helping local businesses grow. You must be organized enough to follow up consistently and detail‑oriented enough to make sure no lead, appointment, deadline, or client detail falls through the cracks.

Compensation

This position offers a base salary plus commission, with additional earning potential tied to new business revenue, recurring accounts, and performance goals.

Final compensation details, including base pay, commission rate, bonus structure, mileage policy, and benefits, will be discussed during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a short summary of their sales experience, including examples of previous sales success. Applicants should also confirm they have a reliable personal vehicle and are comfortable with in‑person territory visits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Design Squad Media is an equal opportunity employer. We value professionalism, accountability, strong work ethic, and people who are motivated to grow with the company.