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Account Executive
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 5+ years experience in strategic account management, sales, or business development in the commercial signage, facility management, or retail industry.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Blanchett Neon has been lighting up Western Canada since 1947 with bold signage solutions that tell stories, inspire brands, and spark connection. Based in Edmonton we’re a family-owned business with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and community.
We’re currently looking for an energetic and customer-focused Account Executive - Strategic Accounts to join our team and help bring more great projects to life.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain relationships with facility and property management teams
- Coordinate reactive/emergency repair needs across multiple client sites
- Prepare quotes and proposals for service work, retrofits, and upgrades
- Maintain CRM data and service reporting to track project history and trends
- Serve as a consultative partner on compliance, permitting, and life-cycle signage planning.
- Lead contract negotiations, project bids, and service agreements for multi-location clients.
- Work with operations and production teams to ensure seamless delivery of signage solutions.
- Conduct market analysis to identify new opportunities for large-scale signage programs
- Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and facility management expos.
What You Bring (and if you don’t have it all – take the chance and still apply!)
- 5+ years experience in strategic account management, sales, or business development in the commercial signage, facility management, or retail industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive needs
- Strong communication and follow-up skills
- Understanding of multi-location business operations, including facility upkeep and brand consistency.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage corporate clients and facility teams.
- Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
- Organized, responsive, and customer-focused
- Knowledge of building systems, permitting, or service contracts is an asset
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Join a supportive and fun team in a creative industry
- Build real-world projects you’ll be proud to show off
- Competitive base pay and bonus potential.
- Opportunities to grow into more senior sales roles
- A workplace where your ideas are valued - and your work makes a visible impact
- Be part of a company that values creativity, quality, and community involvement
- Blanchett Neon celebrates diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to build a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities and lived experiences.
Join a legacy. Shape the future. Be part of Blanchett.
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Responsibilities
The Account Executive will manage strategic client relationships, coordinate service projects, and lead contract negotiations for multi-location accounts. They will also conduct market analysis and represent the company at industry events to drive business growth.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in strategic account management or sales within the commercial signage or facility management industry. A bachelor's degree in business or an equivalent field is required, along with strong communication and project management skills.
Skills
- Strategic account management
- Sales
- Business development
- CRM
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Market analysis
- Communication
- Facility management
- Signage planning
- Proposal preparation
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Compliance
- Permitting
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Bonus potential
- Career growth opportunities
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Categories
- Sales
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
- Creative & Media
Keywords
- Account Executive
- Strategic Accounts
- Signage
- CRM
- Facility Management
- Retail
- Business Development
- Sales
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Bids
- Market Analysis
- Permitting
- Life-cycle Planning
- Operations
- Production
- Trade Shows
- Client Relations
- Service Agreements
- Construction
- Commercial Signage