Entry Level Sales Executive (Cincinnati)
The Account Executive at Confidential Client is responsible for driving business growth by acquiring and managing clients in the facility maintenance sector. This role involves consultative selling, managing the full sales cycle, building strong client relationships, and collaborating with teams to optimize service delivery. The position offers comprehensive training and requires excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, on-site 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, Sales (facility maintenance services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Sales Executive (Account Executive) to join the go-to-market team in Hyde Park, OH. This is a full-time, salaried role with structured training, CRM-driven selling, and responsibility for managing client relationships across facility maintenance accounts. You will learn the business, support existing accounts and help grow new client relationships while working closely with operations to deliver exceptional service.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in structured training programs on sales techniques, operations, product knowledge, and client relationship management.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through regular communication and a deep understanding of their business needs.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and product demonstrations that highlight value and ROI.
- Learn and maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
- Manage the full sales cycle for your book of business — from initial contact through contract execution and onboarding.
- Understand clients’ facility management needs and tailor solutions to meet those requirements.
- Support the team in achieving monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Shadow senior client interactions to gain hands-on consultative selling experience.
- Collaborate with operations and service teams to allocate resources and optimize delivery.
- Conduct regular check-ins to assess client satisfaction and gather feedback.
- Address client concerns promptly and serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries.
- Provide regular updates on sales metrics, forecasts, and progress toward goals.
- Be available to provide “peace of mind” support to customers as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
What You Need
- 0–6 years’ experience in inside sales, account management, or operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in facility maintenance sales or operations is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with B2B/B2C selling and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) is helpful.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong oral and written communication skills, public speaking ability, and multi-task orientation.
- Ability to navigate customer organizations and engage key stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Client relationship management skills and a consultative approach.
- Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment as part of a go-to-market team.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites on a limited basis.
- Ability to meet in-person team or business requirements and manage stress in a fast-paced setting.
- Eagerness to learn and grow; a customer-first mindset focused on reliability and responsiveness.
What You’ll Get
Confidential Client offers a culture that supports learning, growth, and advancement with competitive benefits designed to support employees and their families.
Some key benefits include:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1.
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% of salary with immediate 100% vesting.
- Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off for volunteer work.
- Structured development and clear opportunities for career progression.
Location & Logistics
- Primary work location: Hyde Park, OH.
- This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position.
- Limited travel to client locations may be required to support accounts and business growth.
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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