Account Executive
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- 5+ years experience in strategic account management, sales, or business development.
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Lotus Group is proud to partner with our client seeking to identify a driven and results-oriented Account Executive to join their team. An established Western Canadian company, they design, manufacture, and install custom architectural products used in commercial developments, public infrastructure, and multi-site organizations.
Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager, the Account Executive will be responsible for running multi-site clientele across Alberta and Western Canada. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of your approach, build meaningful client relationships, and contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the organization.
If you are someone who is motivated, passionate about building strong relationships, and brings a competitive edge with drive to succeed, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to bring your ambition, relationship-building skills, and business development mindset to a team focused on continued growth and success.
Role Responsibilities:
Drive new business development through building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders with proactive prospecting, networking, and relationship building.
Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, requests, and ongoing support needs.
Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and solutions tailored to client requirements.
Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach and discovery through to closing.
Maintain accurate CRM records and track account activity, opportunities, and outcomes.
Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and strengthen long-term partnerships.
Conduct client meetings, presentations, and solution discussions with key decision-makers.
Act as a trusted advisor by identifying client needs and recommending appropriate solutions.
Lead contract discussions, pricing negotiations, and service agreements.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless transition from sales through delivery.
Role Responsibilities:
5+ years experience in strategic account management, sales, or business development.
Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent is considered an asset; any completed sales courses is considered an asset.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive needs.
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.
Strong understanding of CRM tools, including managing contacts, opportunities, activities, and sales pipelines.
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
Valid driver's licence and ability to travel for client meetings.
Compensation:
A competitive compensation and benefits plan to accompany the successful applicant.
We thank all interested applicants. Please note that only those applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements will be contacted.
Lotus Group provides Elevated Search, Recruitment and Human Resource services across Canada. With established client and talent networks spanning coast to coast, we know that employees are the power that fuel excellent organizations. Lotus group is dedicated to being Canada's most trusted provider of Elevated People Solutions.
For more information, visit www.lotus-group.ca.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Account Executive will prospect for new clients, build relationships and manage the full sales cycle through to closing. The role also prepares proposals and quotes, leads pricing and contract talks, and keeps CRM records current.
Requirements
Candidates need 5+ years in strategic account management, sales or business development. They must communicate and negotiate well, use CRM tools, handle fast-paced work, and hold a valid driver's licence.
Skills
- CRM tools
- Sales pipeline management
- Proposal writing
- Contract negotiation
- Pricing negotiation
- Prospecting
- Relationship building
- Solution selling
- Client presentations
- Project coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Building systems knowledge
- Permitting knowledge
- Service contract management
- Facility management
Categories
- Sales
- Consulting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Account Executive
- business development
- strategic account management
- sales
- multi-site accounts
- CRM
- proposals
- contract negotiation
- pricing
- architectural products
- commercial construction
- Alberta
- Western Canada
- B2B sales
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Driver's licence
Tools
- CRM
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Business