Entry Level Account Executive (January 25th Start Date)
The Entry Level Account Executive participates in a comprehensive B2B sales training program to develop skills in relationship-driven, consultative selling of consulting and professional services. Post-training, the role focuses on building and sustaining client relationships, identifying opportunities within target accounts, and presenting solutions to executive decision makers to achieve sales goals. This position offers extensive training, competitive compensation, and a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.
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, professional services (consulting & business services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Associate Account Executives join a structured outside B2B sales training program and move quickly into client-facing selling. After training, expect ~80% of your time meeting with customer decision makers to build relationships, develop pipeline, and secure projects that deliver measurable outcomes for clients.
- Strategically identify opportunities and pursuits within 3–5 designated target accounts
- Build and sustain long-term relationships with new and existing clients through onsite meetings, presentations, and client entertainment
- Consult with clients to create tailored solutions that drive organizational change and successful project outcomes
- Act as a client advocate focused on improving the client experience within assigned accounts
- Present to C‑suite executives and champion solutions aligned to their project roadmaps
- Consistently meet and exceed sales activity and revenue targets
- Set personal and team goals in frequent sprint sessions with your manager and sales support team
- Perform other duties typical for an Account Executive role
Training
This role includes a multi-stage sales readiness program designed to accelerate early success:
- Organizational and sales foundation training
- Sales playbook, core competencies, and structured selling methodologies
- Role play, situational selling exercises, and ride-alongs with senior Account Executives
- In-person onboarding at headquarters and continued education as you progress
- Mentorship and coaching led by senior sales leaders
Benefits & Perks
- Base salary + uncapped commissions
- Monthly smartphone stipend and car allowance
- 401(k) match program
- Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
- Annual all‑expenses‑paid reward trip for top performers (plus guest)
- Expense budget for client entertainment
- Additional compensation programs tied to activity goals
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
- Volunteer PTO program (1 day per quarter)
- Access to internal learning & development (e.g., company university)
- Personal financial concierge and ongoing training resources
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Competitive, motivated spirit with strong desire to win
- Outstanding verbal and written communication and relationship skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to learn and grow in sales
- Results-driven, forward-thinking approach; thrives in a fast-paced team environment
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- Commitment to a collaborative, client-first culture
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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