Entry Level Sales Executive
The Entry Level Sales Executive at Confidential Client is responsible for driving outbound prospecting and consultative selling to grow a defined territory and achieve measurable revenue growth. This role involves building relationships, managing a sales pipeline, conducting discovery and value-based presentations, and closing deals within a 30-60 day sales cycle. The position offers structured onboarding and a 90-day ramp to full quota, ideal for a motivated self-starter seeking a career in sales.
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.
Compensation & benefits
Base $50,000 per year + uncapped commission; target $15,000 within your first year. Full benefits include medical, dental, and vision; PTO and paid holidays; retirement plan with company contribution/profit sharing (per plan rules). Travel within your market is required — monthly mileage reimbursement provided. Company laptop and approved expenses reimbursed.
About the role
Our confidential client is hiring an early-career, quota-carrying Sales Executive to grow a defined territory in Connecticut. You’ll prospect, build relationships, and close new business for the client’s services using consultative selling. This is an entry-level, full-time sales role with a clear ramp and structured training.
What You’ll Do
- Drive outbound prospecting via calls, email, LinkedIn, and networking to book meetings and create qualified pipeline.
- Run discovery conversations and deliver value-based presentations; handle objections and negotiate to close deals within a typical 30–60 day sales cycle.
- Own quota and pipeline, manage accurate forecasting and activity tracking.
- Collaborate with recruiting and delivery teams to refine messaging and offers; share market feedback to improve win rates.
- Represent the confidential client professionally and ethically; develop long-term relationships that lead to expansion and referrals.
Who Thrives Here
- Self-starter with competitive drive and strong verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable challenging ideas, aligning quickly with teammates, and committing to team decisions.
- Resilient under pressure and adaptable to shifting priorities while maintaining sales momentum.
- Coachable, goal-oriented, and motivated by measurable targets.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Training & ramp up
Structured onboarding includes product and sales methodology training, live call coaching, and a 90-day ramp to full quota. Ongoing coaching and development opportunities available.
Why This Role
This position offers clear career momentum — base salary, uncapped earnings potential, and the chance to build a measurable territory and customer relationships early in your sales career.
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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