Account Executive - Portland, OR (Entry Level)
The Account Executive role at Confidential Client is an entry-level sales position based in Portland, combining local customer visits with remote work. The role offers structured training, mentorship, and a clear career path to develop high-demand sales, negotiation, and business strategy skills while driving business growth through customer engagement and solution selling.
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
Confidential Client is hiring an Account Executive (Entry Level) based in Portland, OR. This is a hybrid, field-focused sales role for candidates who reside in or can reliably commute to Portland. Expect local travel to customer sites ~3 days/week, with non-field days worked from home. A valid driver’s license is required.
This role is an established pathway into a high-earning sales career: world-class onboarding, ongoing coaching, and modern sales tools will help you develop in-demand selling skills quickly.
What You’ll Do
- Build pipeline and grow revenue by engaging new and existing customers via phone, email, LinkedIn and in-person meetings
- Run discovery conversations with business leaders and senior decision-makers
- Present and demo solutions (with team support) and drive opportunities through the full sales cycle
- Develop new business using digital outreach, marketing campaigns and CRM tools
- Manage and grow a book of business while collaborating with internal teams to deliver great customer outcomes
- Track activity and forecast in CRM to meet and exceed targets
Qualifications
We hire for potential and coachability as much as experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Coachable, growth-oriented mindset and a team-first attitude
- Comfortable doing outreach and face-to-face meetings with business leaders
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn CRM tools
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent real-world experience
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel locally to customer sites ~3 days/week
- Must reside in or be commutable to Portland, OR
Compensation & Perks
- Year 1 OTE: $105,000 – $115,000
- Base pay: $65,000
- Targeted commissions: $40,000 + uncapped commission (your performance determines earnings)
- Monthly car allowance, mileage reimbursement, and a one-time remote stipend
- Structured sales bootcamp, ongoing coaching, and career development support
Work Environment
- Hybrid role near Portland with regular local travel to customer locations (3–4 days/week on average)
- On non-field days you will be able to work from home
- You will receive structured onboarding and access to modern sales enablement tools
Rewards & Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Continuous learning platform and professional development
- Inclusive employee communities and philanthropic programs
- Comprehensive total rewards covering wellness and work/life balance
- Employee assistance program and mental health support
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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