Account Executive (Entry Level)
The Entry-Level Account Executive at Confidential Client is responsible for building and growing customer relationships, generating new business opportunities, and managing the sales cycle through a hybrid work model. This role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement within a supportive, collaborative team environment focused on digital transformation solutions.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Account Executive for a hybrid sales role based in Manchester, MO (serving the greater St. Louis area). This is a field-focused early-career sales position designed to provide hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path to higher earnings. Expect a mix of remote, in-office, and local customer visits (approximately 2–3 days per week).
What You’ll Do
As an Entry-Level Account Executive you will be responsible for building relationships, developing a sales pipeline, and advancing opportunities through the sales cycle.
- Grow existing accounts and identify new business opportunities
- Prospect and connect with customers via phone, email, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings
- Diagnose customer needs and recommend solutions that deliver value
- Manage opportunities through qualification, presentation, negotiation, and close
- Collaborate with internal teams (pre-sales, customer success, operations) to ensure excellent customer outcomes
- Maintain accurate CRM records and forecast activity to support predictable results
What You’ll Receive
Confidential Client invests in new sales talent with a focus on development and performance.
- Hands-on onboarding and continued sales training
- Dedicated coaching and mentorship from experienced sellers
- Modern sales tools and resources (CRM, outreach tools)
- Monthly car allowance to support customer visits
- Clear advancement path into higher-earning sales roles
Compensation & Benefits
Year 1 On-Target Earnings (OTE): $50,000 – $100,000 per year
- Base salary: $50,000
- Target commission: $50,000 (uncapped commission potential)
- Monthly car allowance
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
Qualifications
We welcome early-career professionals with a growth mindset and coachability.
- 1–2 years of sales experience preferred (internships, campus sales roles, or outside sales experience count)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Coachable, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
- Able to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams
- Comfortable learning new technologies and sales tools
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally 2–3 days per week
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Why Join
This role is ideal for candidates who want a career, not just a job. You’ll learn in-demand sales skills, earn competitive compensation, and join a supportive team that values development and inclusion. If you’re ambitious and customer-focused, this position offers a defined path to grow into a high-performing sales role.
Additional Information
- Employment type: Full-time (hybrid/field)
- Location: Manchester, MO (serving the St. Louis area)
- Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations in the interview process; if you need assistance, notify the recruiter.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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