Account Executive

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Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
In-Office
40K-135K Annually
Entry level
Other
The Role
Sell safety products within an assigned territory by prospecting (cold calls and in-person), generating leads, documenting activity in CRM, closing new business, supporting marketing initiatives, and following best practices. Maintain required certifications, driving credentials, and pass background/drug checks.
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Job Summary: 

Responsible for developing new business and lead generation within assigned territory.  Account Executives will build their territory to maximize the growth of the company.  

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

  • None

 

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Assists the Company in developing new business opportunities through cold calls and leads. 
  • Utilizes CRM technology to document activity and track results. 
  • Maintains contact with prospects through in-person sales calls and phone block. 
  • Develops new appointments through prospecting in territory and scheduled phone block sessions to ensure activity and pipeline meet required standards for tenure.
  • Assists in Company marketing programs/initiatives, as needed
  • Observes and benchmarks other Account Executives to establish and replicate best practices. 
  • Consistently installs new business within assigned territory.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Experience & Qualifications: 

  • Four-year college degree and/or success as a Service Representative.
  • Familiar with codes, products attributes, and procedures within the safety field. 
  • Has a general awareness of business, financials, sales, and safety principles. 
  • Strong ability to utilize technology to increase new business activity. 
  • Strong ability to prospect in-person and over the phone, build rapport with prospects and close business. 
  • Professional certification may be required in some areas. 
  • Maintains a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability pass a drug and background check. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel when needed.

Compensation Structure: 

  • Base Salary: $50,000 - $57,550 (bi-weekly pay frequency)
  • Annual Commission/Bonus Potential: $40,000 - $135,000+ (commissions are uncapped & paid monthly, bonuses paid quarterly)
  • Annual Cell Phone/Vehicle Stipend: $10,500 (paid monthly)

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

Skills Required

  • Four-year college degree and/or success as a Service Representative
  • Familiarity with codes, product attributes, and procedures within the safety field
  • General awareness of business, financials, sales, and safety principles
  • Strong ability to utilize technology (CRM) to increase new business activity
  • Strong prospecting skills in-person and over the phone, ability to build rapport and close business
  • Professional certification may be required in some areas
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel when needed
  • Ability to pass a drug and background check
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
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The Company
HQ: Houston, Texas
325 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Thompson Safety, headquartered in Houston, TX and located in 23 markets across the United States, provides a comprehensive suite of on-site first aid and fire protection services to support safety managers, facility managers and EHS professionals. Known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative solutions, Thompson Safety helps businesses streamline their fire and safety programs while maintaining compliance with industry standards and local regulations. To learn more, visit: www.thompson-safety.com

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