Full-Time

Account Executive

Sales

Updated on 9/3/2026

The Real Deal

The Real Deal

501-1,000 employees

Real estate news, analysis, and events

Compensation Overview

$85k - $100k/yr

+ Commission

Dallas, TX, USA

In Person

On-site in Dallas required.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
HubSpot

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Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • 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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What believers are saying

  • TRD Policy Pro launched July 13, 2026 with team and enterprise subscriptions.
  • South Florida expansion adds Eman Elshahawy on May 26, 2026.
  • Policy Pro's early content claims first-scoops on New York housing policy shifts.

What critics are saying

  • Alexander brothers' $500 million defamation suit threatens legal costs and newsroom distraction.
  • A court loss in the Alexander case chills investigative reporting and damages the brand.
  • Policy Pro faces direct competition from Bloomberg, Bisnow, and state legislative databases.

What makes The Real Deal unique

  • Policy Pro turns The Real Deal's newsroom into subscription software for Albany and City Hall.
  • Its 2026 hiring spree deepens South Florida coverage through Eman Elshahawy and Alissa Gary.
  • The NYC Forum and niche events create advertiser access competitors struggle to replicate.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

23%
Talking Biz News
Aug 18th, 2026
The Real Deal hires Gary to cover South Florida.

The Real Deal hires Gary to cover South Florida. August 18, 2026. Posted by chris roush. Real estate news publication The Real Deal has hired Alissa Gary to cover South Florida. She has been interning at The Oregonian this summer. She previously interned at the Orlando Sentinel and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Gary is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she was editor in chief of the Independent Florida Alligator. She also was managing editor of Atrium Magazine.

PR Newswire
Jul 14th, 2026
The Real Deal launches TRD Policy Pro to track politics' influence on New York real estate

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.

Talking Biz News
May 26th, 2026
The Real Deal hires Elshahawy as a Miami reporter.

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.

Talking Biz News
Aug 5th, 2025
The Real Deal taps Cranley as deputy ME

Ellen Cranley has been named deputy managing editor at The Real Deal, a real estate publication.

The Real Deal
Mar 7th, 2025
The Real Deal's Leadership Unveils Bold Vision for 2025 NYC Forum

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.