Enterprise Account Executive – B2B Sales

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Enterprise Account Executive building Article’s commercial furniture partnerships with major hotel chains and purchasing groups. Leading complex B2B sales cycles, vendor agreements, and enterprise growth.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive B2B sales expertise with a focus on closing high-volume enterprise opportunities in the hospitality and commercial building materials sectors. Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles, build strategic partnerships, and maintain disciplined pipeline management.

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B2B Sales ExperienceEnterprise Sales StrategyRelationship BuildingNegotiation SkillsCRM Management

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Hard Skills

Sales Cycle ManagementDeal ClosingMarket IntelligencePipeline ManagementRFP ResponseContract NegotiationAccount TargetingSales Playbook DevelopmentProfitability AnalysisCustomer Engagement Models

Soft Skills

Self-DirectedResults-DrivenCollaborationCommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareSales Forecasting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Legally Authorized to Work in the United StatesValid Unexpired Passport

Industry Keywords

HospitalityContract FurnitureInterior DesignCommercial Building MaterialsPreferred Vendor ProgramsMulti-Stakeholder DealsEnterprise PartnershipsBrand StandardsProcurement TeamsManagement Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute outbound sales strategies targeting conglomerate hotel brands, franchise developers, and major purchasing organizations
Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from outreach through qualification, discovery, solution development, executive presentations, negotiation, and close
Close high-volume ($500K+) enterprise opportunities
Collaborate with the Enterprise ADR on account targeting, outreach strategy, and lead quality
Navigate buying processes involving brand directors, ownership groups, procurement teams, and management companies
Co-develop the enterprise sales playbook, including outreach frameworks, negotiation strategies, and customer engagement models
Secure preferred vendor status and negotiate multi-year partnership agreements
Identify expansion opportunities within new and existing accounts
Use retail showrooms for site visits, design presentations, and deal acceleration
Represent Article at industry events such as HD Expo and BDNY
Maintain CRM records, pipeline health, SLA standards, and monthly and quarterly forecasts
Partner with Category Management, Supply Planning, and Logistics on project execution and complex orders
Provide market intelligence on competitive activity and pricing dynamics
Ensure deals align with B2B profitability requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of B2B sales experience with a proven, verifiable track record of hunting and closing large volume, multi stakeholder deals
Direct experience selling into hospitality, contract furniture, interior design, or adjacent commercial building materials
Strong existing network or demonstrated ability to build relationships with major hospitality brands, purchasing firms, management companies, and developers
Experience navigating corporate brand standards, RFP responses, preferred vendor programs, and executing strategic enterprise partnership agreements
Strong commercial acumen, including understanding of deal economics, margins, and profitability
Disciplined pipeline management and accurate CRM recordkeeping
Self-directed and able to drive results through ambiguity
Willing and able to travel up to 50%
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Valid unexpired passport required for international travel to Canada
Completion of a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped commission structure
401(k) with 4% matched contributions
45% discount on the entire product range (15% for friends and family)
160 hours (4 weeks) of paid vacation
8 paid company holidays
1 Inclusion & Diversity day
Flexible remote work model
Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage from the first day of employment
48 hours sick/wellness leave (6 days, accrued annually)
Life & Disability insurance
Travel Medical insurance