Account Executive, Chicago (Software Startup)

Role responsibilities

As an Account Executive, you will own the sales cycle from discovery to close, building relationships with US food and consumer goods brands. You will be responsible for managing the deal cycle, closing revenue, and collaborating with internal teams to improve sales processes.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-5 years of sales or business development experience, with at least 1 year in a closing role. A track record of meeting targets and an interest in the food/consumer goods sector are preferred.

Key skills

Sales, Business Development, Negotiation, CRM Management, Consultative Selling, Market Intelligence, Relationship Building, Objection Handling, Forecasting, Product Demos, Analytical Skills, Commercial Awareness, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Collaboration, Time Management

Keywords

Account Executive, Sales Cycle, Food Industry, Consumer Goods, AI-Powered Platform, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain, Market Positioning, B2B Sales, Closing Deals, Revenue Generation, Customer Relationships, Negotiation Skills, Sales Strategy, Business Cases, ROI Logic, Market Feedback, Team Collaboration, Coaching, Training, Development