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 involving local travel. This role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement within a supportive, people-first culture focused on digital transformation and customer experience.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
This is an entry-level Account Executive opportunity based in the Wellston, MO (St. Louis area) market. This hybrid sales role blends remote work with regular local field visits (typically 2–3 days per week) to meet customers, build relationships, and develop a strong sales pipeline. The role is ideal for motivated, coachable early-career sellers who want hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path to higher earnings.
What You’ll Do
As an Entry-Level Account Executive for Confidential Client you will:
- Build relationships and generate new business opportunities across the local territory
- Grow existing accounts and identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities
- Reach customers by phone, email, LinkedIn and through in-person meetings (regular local travel required)
- Qualify leads and manage opportunities through the full sales cycle
- Recommend solutions that address customer needs and deliver value
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a positive customer experience
- Maintain a pipeline focused on revenue and personal earnings goals
Location & Schedule
This is a hybrid role based in Wellston, MO (St. Louis metro). Expect a mix of remote work and field-based activity, with regular customer visits in the local area about 2–3 days per week.
Compensation & Benefits
- Year 1 On-Target Earnings (OTE): $50,000 – $100,000
- 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
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and a defined career growth path
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of sales experience preferred (early-career candidates encouraged)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Coachable, motivated, and growth-oriented mindset
- Comfortable learning and using sales tools and CRM systems
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with teams
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally 2–3 days per week
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Why Join Confidential Client
- Structured onboarding and hands-on training to accelerate your sales career
- Dedicated coaching and experienced mentors
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for advancement
- Modern sales tools and resources to help you win
- Meaningful work serving customers in the local community
We welcome candidates who are ambitious and eager to build a long-term, high-earning sales career.
Additional Information
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Sales
Work model: Hybrid (local field visits + remote work)
We will consider reasonable modifications to the interview process. If you require assistance during the hiring process due to a disability, please note that reasonable accommodations will be considered.
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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