Account Executive - Houston, TX

Account Executive – Houston, TX

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Direct Hire)

Compensation: $85,000 base salary + commission (On-Target Earnings: $165,000)

Location: Houston, TX | Remote (with required travel to customer sites and GTS offices as needed)

Background Requirement: Must pass a satisfactory standard criminal background check upon hire.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

About Us: GTS Technology Solutions is Employee-owned (ESOP), established in 1984 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We provide customized IT solutions with honesty, integrity, and pride, focusing on state and local government agencies, education institutions, including K-12 and higher ed, healthcare entities and private businesses. Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our employees, customers, and partners by delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Why Join GTS?

• Collaborative Culture: At GTS, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Our Employee Experience Committee ensures every new hire feels welcomed and supported from day one.
• Empowerment and Growth: We empower our employees through ownership and continuous development. With our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you have a stake in the company's success.
• Core Values: Our values include honesty, integrity, & pride in customer satisfaction, employee empowerment, and community engagement. We live by our motto, "Give Through Service," every day.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Unlimited flexible time off (FTO)
• Remote schedule
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on our company's growth and success
• Impactful work – Support major SLED projects

The Account Executive is a key revenue-generating role responsible for developing new business and expanding relationships within a focused Named Account List. This position drives growth by identifying customer needs, positioning GTS’s innovative technology solutions, and delivering world-class service throughout the sales lifecycle.

This is an outside sales role requiring a high level of independence, initiative, and relationship-building capability. The Account Executive will spend 50% or more of their time in the field engaging customers, prospecting new opportunities, attending events, and strengthening strategic partnerships. Success in this role requires strong consultative selling skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex enterprise sales cycles.

Sales & Business Development

• Develop new business and expand existing customer relationships within an assigned territory and named account list
• Identify, qualify, develop, and manage opportunities through the full sales cycle using the company’s CRM and sales tools
• Meet or exceed assigned sales revenue and margin goals
• Execute targeted prospecting strategies, including cold outreach, customer meetings, partner engagement, and industry networking

Customer Engagement & Strategy

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with customer decision-makers and influencers
• Understand customer business objectives, IT priorities, and initiatives to align GTS solutions effectively
• Develop account strategies to grow wallet share and expand GTS’s portfolio within existing customers
• Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution during and after the sales process

Solution Positioning & Collaboration

• Position GTS’s portfolio of products, services, and solutions to meet customer needs
• Develop innovative proposals and deliver compelling sales presentations
• Collaborate closely with pre-sales, post-sales, internal support, and leadership teams in a team-selling environment
• Maintain working knowledge of GTS contracts, pricing structures, and solution offerings

Market & Professional Development

• Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies
• Promote GTS solutions through trade shows, conventions, customer…