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Account Executive

Job in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06860, USA
Listing for: Ritchie Bros.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Business Development, B2B Sales, Account Manager, CRM System
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Smart Equip is seeking a high-performing Account Executive to expand our presence across the U.S. As a key member of our commercial team, you will build upon strong existing OEM and rental-company partnerships, drive new customer acquisition, and accelerate adoption of Smart Equip’s enterprise procurement and service solutions.

This role requires a consultative seller who understands complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and can articulate operational and financial ROI to senior decision-makers. You will work cross-functionally within Smart Equip and RB Global, collaborating closely with Customer Success, Product, and Partner teams to ensure customer success from initial engagement through long-term growth.

Sales & Market Development
  • Build Smart Equip’s brand presence across the U.S., engaging with contractors, equipment rental companies, OEMs, dealers, and supporting verticals
  • Generate new business through prospecting, outbound outreach, networking, trade associations, industry events, and strategic partner collaboration
  • Develop and execute territory strategies including forecasting, pipeline management, and account planning
  • Lead complex consultative sales cycles with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating how Smart Equip integrates into customer workflows and delivers measurable ROI
  • Deliver compelling product demonstrations and tailor proposals to the operational needs of each customer
Account Ownership & Customer Advocacy
  • Become a trusted advisor to customers, developing long-term relationships and supporting multi-year growth strategies
  • Maintain strong account health and ensure smooth transitions from signed agreements into implementation by partnering closely with Customer Success
  • Identify expansion opportunities within accounts and ensure recurring revenue through high customer satisfaction
Operational Excellence
  • Log all sales activities, interactions, pipeline updates, and forecasting in CRM (Salesforce preferred)
  • Collaborate with Smart Equip’s technical, product, and onboarding teams to align solutions with customer requirements
  • Represent Smart Equip at trade shows, conferences, and regional industry events across Europe
  • Maintain industry knowledge through continuous learning, competitive research, and staying current on equipment rental and construction technology trends
Requirements Professional Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, preferably within construction tech, equipment rental, supply chain, procurement, or industrial software
  • Proven track record of winning new business and managing complex B2B sales cycles
Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Strong consultative selling abilities and comfort engaging with C-level and operational stakeholders
  • Highly organized, self-starter mindset with strong territory discipline
  • Proficient with CRM systems (Salesforce is a plus)
  • Working knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with workflow tools (e.g., Visio or similar) is beneficial
Other Requirements
  • Ability to travel for customer meetings, on-site visits, and industry events
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth, cross-functional environment
  • Passion for helping customers transform operational workflows and improve profitability
Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan with 100% match on first 4% contributed; 15 days paid time off annually.

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