Full-Time
Account Executive
Sales
The Real Deal
501-1,000 employees
Real estate news, analysis, and events
Compensation Overview
$85k - $100k/yr
Dallas, TX, USA
In Person
On-site in Dallas required.
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- 3–5 years of advertising/media sales experience in a client-facing role
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Experience with sales Customer Relationship Management tools, campaign reporting tools, and a good grasp of digital media metrics
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well under pressure
- Prospect, develop, and grow new business across multiple channels: digital, print, and live events
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets
- Use CRM tools (HubSpot) to track activity, forecast revenue, and report on sales metrics
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate ad delivery, trafficking, and billing
- Develop strategic account plans in coordination with sales leadership
- Represent the company at key industry events and build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders
- Familiarity with event sponsorship sales is a plus
The Real Deal is a real estate news outlet that serves professionals and investors by providing current news, in-depth reports, and market insights. It delivers its content through articles and analyses on its platform and supports industry networking by hosting events such as the LA Real Estate Forum and the Golf Classic. Revenue comes from advertising, sponsorships, and selling tickets to these events. The company stands out through its high-quality journalism, evidenced by more than 50 editorial awards including the General Excellence award from the Society of Business Writers and Editors, and by combining strong reporting with events that connect industry players. Its goal is to be a trusted, primary source of real estate news and a premier venue for networking among real estate professionals and investors.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Policy Pro monetizes Albany and City Hall tracking with daily newsletters and subscriptions.
- TRD ranked among Quantcast's 300-most visited sites, reaching millions daily in 2026.
- The Real Deal expanded hiring in 2026, including a Miami reporter and deputy editor.
What critics are saying
- Policy Pro depends on New York regulation demand; a weak Albany cycle hurts renewals.
- TRD's event revenue concentrates in New York and Miami, exposing calendars to disruption.
- Bisnow keeps winning NAREE awards in 2026, pressuring TRD's audience and advertiser share.
What makes The Real Deal unique
- TRD Policy Pro launched July 13, 2026, bundling newsroom, legislative tracking, and database.
- June 2026 NAREE awards gave TRD eleven wins, including Best Website.
- TRD events draw 6,000 attendees at Miami Forum 2026 and 3,000-plus in NYC.
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6 month growth
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↑ 23%The Real Deal has officially launched TRD Policy Pro, an intelligence platform tracking government policy's impact on New York real estate. The newsroom-powered tool offers subscribers daily newsletters, legislative tracking, and a searchable database of bills and regulations. The platform targets professionals including developers, attorneys, lenders, and lobbyists navigating increasingly complex legislation affecting rent regulation, zoning, and taxation. Users can track specific bills and receive notifications about changes. Policy Pro initially focuses on New York City and New York State, with plans to expand to other regions. The service includes access to The Real Deal's news content, analysis, and exclusive events. Founded in 2003, The Real Deal is the largest national source for real estate news in the US.
The Real Deal hires Elshahawy as a Miami reporter. May 26, 2026. Posted by chris roush. Real estate news organization The Real Deal has hired Eman Elshahawy as a reporter in Miami. She has been at The South Florida Business Journal for the past five years, most recently as banking and finance reporter. She was also a digital producer and a data reporter. As data reporter, Elshahawy also worked at The Miami Times. Elshahawy is a graduate of University of Florida's journalism and communications program.
Ellen Cranley has been named deputy managing editor at The Real Deal, a real estate publication.
On May 7, The Real Deal will bring over 3,000 of the most influential figures in real estate, finance, and development together at the Metropolitan Pavilion for our annual NYC Forum to discuss and decide the future course of the nation's biggest real estate market.
That's according to one of my colleagues from The Real Deal's sales team on Thursday night as Real Deal LLC swilled champagne at the annual REBNY Gala.