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Account Executive, Janitorial & Facility Services
Effectively develop and maintain a stable customer/client base for Horizon Services Corporation’s Janitorial & Facility Services. Responsible for producing new business in contract sales for new janitorial services. This position that offers a base salary and commission.
Essential Duties:
- Prepare job bids
- Establish and track customer leads and maintain ongoing customer and potential customer relationships, especially in areas outside of the commercial office industry such as industrial, medical, educational, technology, etc.
- Develop a list of prospective customers through, but not limited to: studying business and telephone directories, consulting business associates, and observing business establishments while driving through the sales territory.
- Participate in buildings walkthroughs for completion of bids and necessary reports.
- Write orders, schedules, contracts, etc. for the initiation of services.
- Complete all necessary paper work for new contracts, renewals, commission requests, inspections, etc. in accordance with company policy and timeliness.
- Obtain purchase orders, signed contract, letter of intent or an e-mail stating the same within two weeks of the start up of any new job.
- Coordinate with necessary departments (accounting, operations) during start ups for new accounts and assist as necessary to ensure a smooth transition between sales and operations.
- Maintain necessary organization memberships such as IFMA and any other local organizations that would be beneficial to obtaining sale leads and networking opportunities.
- Coordinate and assist the operations personnel as necessary.
- Target and solicit local, regional and national accounts.
- Maintain technical knowledge on products and equipment of the industry.
Requirements:
- College degree preferred but not required. College course work + equivalent experience OK.
- Able to work well under pressure to meet established goals.
- Must be well organized and able to handle multiple proposals and processes simultaneously with strong attention to detail and follow up.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as negotiating skills.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Experienced in MS Word, MS Excel, Salesforce experience preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Compensation:
- Base Salary
- Commission
