How to hire a junior account executive

How to hire a junior account executive, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior account executive hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a junior account executive job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new junior account executive
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a junior account executive do?

Post a junior account executive job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a junior account executive, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a junior account executive to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a junior account executive that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of junior account executives and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Junior Account Executive	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior Account Executive	Advertising sales agents sell advertising space to businesses and individuals. They contact potential clients, make sales presentations, and maintain client accounts.	$19-32
   Media Sales Consultant	A media sales consultant offers advice to organizations and individuals to promote their sales. Media sales consultants draft news, magazine articles, and press releases to boost sales... Show more	$4-32
   Advertising Coordinator	An advertising coordinator is responsible for assisting the marketing and public relations department in developing promotional materials and marketing content to improve the client's brand image to the target audience. Advertising coordinators handle the publishing of resources through various media platforms, creating competitive and creative assets according to market demands and client specifications... Show more	$17-29

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Account Executives
   • CRM
   • PowerPoint
   • Cold Calls
   • Client Accounts
   • Press Releases
   • Client Facing
   • JR Account
   • AE
   • Account Management
   • Business Development
   • Budget Management
   • ROI
   • Media Sales

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Plan and launch a social media pilot program that lead exponential growth in Facebook followers.
   • Leverage the project life cycle, using proven techniques and tools to achieve milestones and deliver results.
   • Achieve all sales targets for SaaS product targeting service-base businesses requiring an automate customer retention and relationship management tool.
   • Organize and run office events.
   • Leverage corporate resources to grow business with current accounts.
   • Create PowerPoint presentations to display promotional/sales proposals.

   More junior account executive duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your junior account executive job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A junior account executive salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a junior account executive in Montana may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level junior account executive usually earns less than a senior-level junior account executive. Additionally, a junior account executive with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average junior account executive salary

   $53,180yearly

   $25.57 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level junior account executive salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average junior account executive salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$65,172	$31
   2	New Jersey	$62,512	$30
   3	Massachusetts	$61,016	$29
   4	Connecticut	$56,527	$27
   5	North Carolina	$55,928	$27
   6	Illinois	$55,685	$27
   7	District of Columbia	$55,469	$27
   8	Tennessee	$55,423	$27
   9	Florida	$55,097	$26
   10	Arkansas	$54,587	$26
   11	Colorado	$54,121	$26
   12	Virginia	$53,536	$26
   13	Texas	$50,645	$24
   14	Mississippi	$50,247	$24
   15	Minnesota	$49,928	$24
   16	Utah	$48,818	$23
   17	California	$45,179	$22
   18	Georgia	$44,995	$22

   Average junior account executive salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Fahlgren Mortine	$62,963	$30.27
   2	DGN Games	$61,163	$29.41
   3	Kaltura	$60,950	$29.30
   4	Cotton & Company	$59,608	$28.66
   5	Comscore	$59,296	$28.51	1
   6	NewEdge	$56,863	$27.34	1
   7	Turner Holdings LLC	$56,121	$26.98
   8	Las Vegas	$55,856	$26.85
   9	RedVector	$55,600	$26.73	3
   10	Skupos	$55,473	$26.67
   11	Kering Americas Inc	$55,473	$26.67	1
   12	CTSI	$55,473	$26.67
   13	USHA PROJECTS	$55,473	$26.67
   14	YEC	$55,473	$26.67
   15	Turner International	$55,472	$26.67	1
   16	DWM	$55,453	$26.66
   17	LaForce	$55,410	$26.64
   18	Realogy	$55,388	$26.63
   19	Creative Artists Agency	$54,917	$26.40	15
   20	PACO Collective	$54,788	$26.34

4. Writing a junior account executive job description

   A junior account executive job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a junior account executive job description:

   Junior account executive job description example

   Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is proud to represent clients across many industries including entertainment, social good, tech and lifestyle and we tell their stories through a variety of mediums. We know that even during the toughest times, our responsibility to our clients and each other can bring meaningful and long-lasting impact for those affected the most. We're proud of each and every campaign we execute, but you may be wondering why we don't have more than a landing page as our website. While many of our clients are household names (you know them, we're sure of it), our digital footprint is purposefully small. We fly under the radar and we like it that way.
   If you are fired up and ready to do good, join us!
   
   We have an immediate opening for a Junior Account Executive in based out of our Los Angeles Office focused on entertainment and talent. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in learning the ins and outs of personal representation, running a red carpet and everything in between. You have a strong foundation and a clear understanding of media relations, specifically in the entertainment space, and pop culture excites you! You know what it's like to work under pressure and you thrive off a fast-paced environment. You have the ability to keep calm and maintain a level of confidentiality. You are exceptionally detail-oriented, you're a creative thinker and can expertly coordinate across projects on the backend.
   
   Responsibilities Include:Monitor the news for daily news breaks, servicing the client regularly;Assist in coordinating client requests as needed including but not limited to: schedules, glam/grooming, providing on-site staffing support when appropriate, participating in weekly calls. Coordinate administrative needs across accounts including scheduling, drafting and maintaining agendas and updates;Maintain media lists and begin to develop an arsenal of go-to reporters Support team leads in writing pitches and press releases, drafting media materials, vetting and credentialing media and more.Maintain current knowledge of trends in entertainment, lifestyle and culture arena.
   Experience Required:2-3 years working at a PR firm in the entertainment industry or related field.At least 1 year working specifically managing talent either talent agency or management firm.Strong ability to network and maintain relationships.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Strong writing, research and organizational skills Creative thinking with a problem-solving and resourceful attitude.Experience working with talent.Tenacious follow through and attention to detail/organization.Able to work within an integrated agency model, collaborating well with internal groups when appropriate.Over-delivers rather than meets expectations and constantly strives for excellence. Curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
   CompensationBase salary of $50,000 plus overtime Annual holiday bonus Benefits eligible (see below)
   Benefits x Perks
   We go well beyond the benefits that you're looking for like medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit-based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers those benefits and many perks including, a flexible work schedule, Work from Anywhere program, Summer Fridays, Wellness Days, and a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries. We love to socialize so, we have collaborative workspaces, some offices even have rooftops, celebrations, networking opportunities, and community volunteering. We frequently mark opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women's Day, etc.).
   
   SSM&L is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   There's more!
   From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are a big deal here and since we are into promoting from within, we make sure to provide more than enough tools for you to learn and grow. We are proud to offer training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth. We have also developed a series of teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company. Sunshiners also take love to take advantage of the monthly Meet the Media series where media contacts provide valuable insider info for pitching them and their colleagues.

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   To find the right junior account executive for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with junior account executives they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit junior account executives who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find junior account executive candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit junior account executives, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new junior account executive

   Once you've selected the best junior account executive candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new junior account executive. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a junior account executive?