Account Executive
The Account Executive role at Confidential Client is an entry-level sales position designed to develop motivated professionals into successful salespeople through hands-on training, mentorship, and a structured career path. The role involves building customer relationships, generating new business opportunities, managing the sales cycle, and collaborating with team members to deliver excellent customer experiences. This hybrid position combines remote work with local travel to customer sites, offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
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, a business technology solutions company.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Account Executive for a hybrid, field-focused sales role based near Minerva Park, OH (Columbus East / I‑71 corridor). This is a structured early-career sales position with hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path to higher earnings through uncapped commission.
Why This Role
- Launch a sales career with dedicated coaching and development
- Hybrid work model with local customer visits 2–3 days per week
- Competitive Year‑1 OTE ($110,000) with base salary + target commission and benefits
- Opportunity to build a sales pipeline, gain real client-facing experience, and grow into higher-performing sales roles
What You’ll Do
As an Entry‑Level Account Executive you'll focus on generating new business, expanding accounts, and delivering great customer outcomes in the local market.
- Build relationships and identify customer needs via phone, email, LinkedIn, and in‑person meetings
- Manage opportunities throughout the sales cycle from qualification to close
- Develop and maintain a sales pipeline that drives quota attainment
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver solution proposals and a positive customer experience
- Visit customers in the field ~2–3 days per week, supporting local territory growth
Key Qualifications
We value potential and coachability over deep sales experience for this role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated, coachable, and growth-oriented mindset
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively
- Comfortable learning 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
Compensation & Benefits
Year 1 On‑Target Earnings (OTE): $110,000
- Base salary: $50,000
- Target commission: $60,000 (uncapped earning potential)
- Monthly car allowance
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Structured training, dedicated coaching, and clear advancement path
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal if you are early in your career, ambitious about sales, and excited to learn in a field-facing, hybrid environment. No prior sales experience required — bring your drive, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
Additional Information
Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will consider reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. This position is based near Minerva Park, OH and requires regular local travel.
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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