Account Executive

MONROE, LA 105 Pine St Monroe, LA 71201, USA

The Account Executive – Tier 1 (AE I) is responsible for driving revenue growth through daily prospecting within an assigned territory, maintaining and expanding an existing customer base, and consistently meeting or exceeding monthly sales quotas with acceptable profitability. This role focuses on identifying customer business challenges, delivering consultative solutions, and managing opportunities through the full sales cycle while demonstrating strong product and solution knowledge.

The Account Executive – Tier 1 (AE I) role is an entry‑level outside sales position within RJ Young’s sales organization and serves as the foundation for long‑term career advancement.

• Prospect daily within assigned territory to generate new sales opportunities
• Maintain, upgrade, and expand existing customer relationships
• Plan and manage daily activities, territory strategy, and database accuracy
• Demonstrate equipment and continuously improve demo and presentation skills
• Conduct needs assessments, qualifications, proposals, and QBRs
• Present and close sales opportunities
• Manage customer conflicts and objections professionally
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and forecasting
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

The Account Executive – Tier 1 will be required to have working knowledge and skills in the following solution areas:

• Managed Print Services
• Wide Format
• High Volume
• Software
• Close enough business weekly to stay on pace for quota (typically 1–2 deals per week)
• Meet or exceed monthly sales objectives as set by Sales Management

• Attend weekly sales meetings
• Complete required vendor training and certifications
• Conduct equipment walkthroughs, needs assessments, and site surveys
• Dress professionally and appropriately
• Communicate timely, professionally, and collaboratively with all departments

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This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position requires frequent communication, standing, walking, and occasional lifting associated with customer meetings and equipment demonstrations.

Full‑time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum travel required within assigned territory.

High school diploma required.

• Prior sales or customer‑facing experience preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note that the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.