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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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level outside sales Account Executive I to drive territory growth in Tennessee, AR. This role focuses on daily prospecting, maintaining and expanding existing accounts, delivering consultative solutions, and closing business to meet monthly sales targets. This position reports to Sales Management and provides strong opportunities for professional growth.

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What You’ll Do

• Prospect daily within an 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 continuously improve demo and presentation skills
• Conduct needs assessments, qualify opportunities, prepare proposals, and run QBRs
• Present and close sales opportunities with acceptable profitability
• Manage customer conflicts and objections professionally
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and forecasting in a timely manner
• Participate in ongoing training, vendor certifications, and professional development

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Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Comfortable conducting in-person equipment demonstrations and site surveys
• Ability to perform occasional lifting associated with equipment demos and walkthroughs

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior sales or customer-facing experience preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred
• Familiarity with Copier/Multifunction Printers, Managed Print Services, Wide Format, High Volume print solutions, or related software is a plus

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Performance & Expectations

• Close business weekly to stay on pace for quota (typically 1–2 deals per week)
• Meet or exceed monthly sales objectives set by Sales Management
• Attend weekly sales meetings and maintain professional dress and conduct
• Communicate timely, professionally, and collaboratively with internal teams

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Work Environment & Travel

This role operates in a professional office environment and requires in-person customer meetings and equipment demonstrations. Minimal travel within the assigned territory is required. Standard schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Compensation

• Estimated annual pay: $54,153 (estimated)
• Additional compensation structure (commissions/bonuses) may apply per Confidential Client policy

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Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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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