Senior Account Executive – Public Relations (High-Ticket B2B Sales)
Otter PR
St. Petersburg, FL(remote)
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$500,000
SKILLS
Business-to-Business (B2B), C-Level Management, Consultative Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Sales, Entrepreneurship, Exceeded Sales Goal, Executive Relationships, Financial Planning, Identify Issues, Life Insurance, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Demonstration, Professional Services, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reimbursement, Return on Investment (ROI), Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Sales Qualification, Salesforce.com, Software as a Service (SaaS), Solution Sales, Startup, Team Player, Unicorn Library Management System, Vision Plan
LOCATION
St. Petersburg, FL
POSTED
10 days ago
Senior Account Executive – Public Relations (High-Ticket B2B Sales)
About Otter PR
Otter Public Relations is the #1 ranked PR firm on Clutch and G2 and a 2x Inc. 5000 award winner for America's fastest-growing companies. We've been named to the Gator100 (2x), the Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50, and featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, USA Today, and Business Insider.
We deliver high-impact earned media and real ROI — and we run a performance culture built for top-tier talent who want to grow fast and win big.
About the Role
We're hiring an elite Account Executive to close high-ticket PR contracts ranging from $50K–$200K+ annually. You'll work exclusively warm, qualified leads — 300+ delivered monthly by our marketing engine and internal SDR team. No cold prospecting. No internal politics. Just closing.
This is a career-defining seat for a proven closer who wants to earn $250K–$400K+ selling consultative PR solutions to C-suite executives, venture-backed founders, and industry leaders.
What You'll Do
Close high-ticket PR contracts ($4K–$20K+ monthly retainers)
Run discovery calls, demos, and closing conversations with qualified prospects
Build relationships with C-level executives, founders, and marketing leaders
Master our proven sales framework and consistently exceed monthly quota
Manage deals from first call to signed contract with clean CRM discipline
Hand off closed clients seamlessly to our world-class PR delivery teams
Non-Negotiable Requirements
5+ years B2B sales experience with consistent quota achievement
Proven track record closing $100K+ deals (annual contract value)
2+ years in consultative/solution selling (marketing services, SaaS, or professional services preferred)
Demonstrated success at $200K+ OTE roles with documented quota overachievement
C-suite relationship building experience and executive presence
CRM mastery (Salesforce, HubSpot, or GoHighLevel) with clean pipeline management
What Makes You Elite
Consultative selling — you diagnose before you prescribe
Advanced objection handling and closing technique
Coachable, competitive, and resilient under pressure
Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Bonus Points
Agency or professional services sales background
PR, marketing, or communications industry experience
Series A–C startup or enterprise sales background
Track record of 120%+ quota achievement
Compensation
Total OTE: $150K–$400K+ uncapped
Base draw: Higher draw in month 1, tapering over 3 months as commissions ramp
Commission: 5%–25% uncapped, tiered by service line and deal terms
Bonuses: Monthly and quarterly performance spiffs
Ramp expectation: 60–90 days to full productivity
Realistic Earning Scenarios
At plan: $150K
Strong performer: $250K+
Top performer: $400K+
Benefits
In-office (St. Petersburg or Orlando, FL), hybrid, or fully remote
Unlimited PTO with 2-week minimum
Premium health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with 4% company match + access to a financial advisor
Gym reimbursement or Calm subscription
Why Otter PR
Lead flow: 300+ qualified leads monthly — your calendar stays full
Demand: We turn away business due to capacity constraints
Premium positioning: We charge more because we deliver more
Client base: Household names, unicorn startups, and high-growth founders
Sales infrastructure: Proven playbook, top-tier tech stack, industry-leading close rates
Culture: Performance-driven, A-player team, top earners celebrated
Ready to Close?
This is a closer's seat — warm leads, premium product, uncapped upside. If you're a quota-crusher who wants life-changing comp without the cold-call grind, apply now.