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Account Executive

92k – 92kChicago, ILAccount ExecutiveOnsite
Summary

Lead full sales cycle for a venture-backed startup selling modern POS technology to independent building materials retailers. Based in Chicago with 50% office time and 50% travel, carrying quota in a high-growth environment.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead the entire sales process from lead generation to close for building materials retailers
  • Conduct primarily outbound sales through a combination of inside and outside sales strategies
  • Spend ~50% of time in-person in the Chicago office collaborating with team members
  • Spend ~50% traveling throughout assigned territory to meet customers in-person
  • Build strong relationships with customers from first conversation through close
  • Carry a quota and close deals

Requirements

  • Live in the Chicago / Chicagoland area
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Energized by frequent travel (~50%) across assigned states
  • Excited to close deals and carry a quota
  • Love building strong relationships with customers

Nice-to-Haves

  • Successfully closed new business deals in the $15K–$20K ARR range, especially at Series A startups
  • Experience hunting and closing net-new business in a field sales role
  • Familiarity with the building materials or construction supply industry (ideally retail)
  • Experience selling a product that is new to the market or required process change for the customer
  • Thrive in a high-performance team with friendly competition

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $92,000 annually
  • Commission: $100,000 annually (based on performance)
  • OTE: $192,000 annually (uncapped)
  • Equity: $54,794 initial grant value, vesting over 4 years
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% of premiums for employee, 50% for dependents)
  • 401k with Betterment
  • Unlimited PTO with 10 company paid holidays
  • In-office gym
  • Daily team lunches
  • Learning materials and audiobook subscriptions
Skills
Outbound SalesField SalesQuota AttainmentRelationship BuildingCold CallingDeal ClosingTerritory ManagementSaaS SalesNew Business Development
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