Account Executive

Our client is an apparel company in Chicago with 15+ years of experience as a trusted organization for distributors and broker shops nationwide. They are in the process of building a direct sales team to own end-user relationships with local and national businesses across a range of industries. Onsite role with remote flexibility once acclimated to the team (90 days) Responsibilities Build a B2B account base from scratch across the south suburbs of Chicago and nationally Run outbound prospecting through their CRM and lead‑gen stack whether that is calls, email sequences, LinkedIn & supplement with in‑person door knocks and sample drops. Drive new business through consistent outbound hunting activity Own the full sales cycle from cold outreach to closed‑won, then grow those accounts into durable repeat revenue. Identify and pursue high‑value prospects across target verticals, leveraging market knowledge and competitive positioning to open doors in accounts where we have no existing presence. Hit monthly and annual revenue goals against quotas that ramp with your tenure. Qualifications 1–5 years of B2B sales experience with a proven track record of building a book of business from scratch Comfort with cold outreach across phone, email, and LinkedIn, plus willingness to get in front of prospects in person. Experience with CRMs Demonstrated ability to manage multiple prospects and accounts simultaneously without letting opportunities fall through the cracks Self‑motivation that doesn't require a manager standing behind you. #J-18808-Ljbffr