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.

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Role Overview

Confidential client is hiring an Account Executive I (entry-level outside sales) to drive territory growth through daily prospecting, grow existing customer accounts, and close sales of document solutions and services. This role is based in Mount Vernon, MS and requires regular fieldwork within an assigned territory.

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What You’ll Do

• Prospect daily within your assigned territory to generate new sales opportunities
• Maintain, upgrade, and expand existing customer relationships
• Plan and manage daily activities, territory strategy, and CRM/database accuracy
• Demonstrate equipment and deliver polished demos and presentations
• Perform needs assessments, qualify opportunities, prepare proposals, and conduct QBRs
• Present and close sales, meeting weekly and monthly performance targets
• Manage customer conflicts and objections professionally
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and sales forecasting accurately
• Participate in ongoing training, vendor certifications, and professional development

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Solutions & Product Areas

The role requires working knowledge or ability to learn quickly in these solution areas:

• Copier / Multifunctional Printers (MFPs)
• Managed Print Services (MPS)
• Wide Format and High-Volume production equipment
• Related software and document workflow solutions

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Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Prior sales or customer-facing experience preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a territory, plan daily activities, and keep CRM data current
• Professional appearance and ability to represent the confidential client in the field

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Performance & Growth

• Typical quota pace: close 1–2 deals per week to stay on track
• Expect weekly sales meetings and ongoing vendor training/certifications
• This entry-level role is designed as a foundation for career progression within the sales organization

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Work Environment, Schedule & Travel

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Operates in a professional office / field environment and uses standard office equipment
• Frequent communication, standing, walking, and occasional lifting for demos
• Minimal travel required within assigned territory

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated annual compensation: $56,764 per year (estimated). Actual pay will be set by the confidential client and may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.

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Equal Opportunity & Additional Notes

Confidential client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Please note this job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.

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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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