Account Executive (Entry Level)
The Entry-Level Account Executive at Confidential Client is a hybrid role focused on building customer relationships, generating new business opportunities, and supporting clients with tailored solutions. This position offers structured training, mentorship, and a clear career path to develop sales skills and advance within a collaborative, people-first environment.
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.
Overview
This is a hybrid, entry-level Account Executive role with a confidential client based near South Orange County (Santa Ana, CA). The role combines remote work, field visits, and virtual outreach to help you launch a sales career with structured training, mentorship, and a clear path to higher earnings.
What You’ll Do
As an Entry-Level Account Executive you will:
- Build and grow customer relationships to generate new business and expand existing accounts
- Prospect and qualify leads via phone, email, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings
- Conduct local customer visits 2–3 days per week as part of a hybrid field schedule
- Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle and maintain an accurate pipeline
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a positive customer experience and close deals
- Track activity and results using modern sales tools
What You’ll Receive
- Hands-on training and ongoing coaching from experienced mentors
- Modern sales tools, resources, and a supportive, team-oriented culture
- A structured career path to advance into higher-performing sales roles
- Access to professional learning platforms and internal development programs
Compensation & Benefits
- Year 1 On-Target Earnings (OTE): $65,000 – $100,000 per year
- Base salary: $65,000 per year
- Target commission: $35,000 per year (uncapped commission potential)
- Monthly car allowance
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Additional employee assistance and wellbeing programs
Qualifications
We focus on potential — we’ll teach the rest. Ideal candidates will have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A motivated, coachable, and growth-oriented mindset
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in a team
- Comfort learning and using new technologies and sales tools
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally 2–3 days per week
Additional Details
- Work model: Hybrid (mix of remote, office, and field visits)
- Local travel required for customer visits 2–3 days/week
- This role is open to early-career candidates; prior sales experience is not required
- The confidential client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider reasonable accommodations during the hiring process
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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