Account Executive – Sales

SPS

Account Executive (Sales) responsible for driving new business development and expanding SPS market. Building relationships with enterprise organizations through consultative selling and market engagement.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

B2B salesbusiness developmentaccount managementconsultative sales methodologiessales cycle managementpipeline developmentcold outreachrelationship developmentproposal collaborationnegotiation

Soft Skills

communication skillsexecutive presenceprofessionalismconfidentialitybusiness judgmentrelationship buildingnetworkingservice orientationconsultative sellingproblem-solving

Tools & Technologies

CRM platformssales softwarereporting tools

Industry Keywords

outsourcingworkplace servicesprofessional servicestechnology solutionsenterprise organizationsFortune 1000market engagementsales goalsstakeholder managementclient business challenges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Account Executive is responsible for driving new business development and expanding SPS market presence within assigned regional territories.
This role leads the full sales cycle process including prospecting, pipeline generation, relationship development, solution positioning, proposal collaboration, negotiation, and closing new business opportunities.
The Account Executive partners closely with internal operational, solutions, and leadership teams to develop tailored workplace services solutions that address client business challenges and support long-term account growth.
This role serves as a strategic advisor to prospective clients while positioning SPS as a trusted outsourcing and workplace solutions partner.
The Account Executive is responsible for building relationships with enterprise organizations, law firms, financial institutions, and other large businesses through consultative selling, outbound prospecting, networking, and market engagement activities.
Overall, this position continuously offers the highest level of service to all clients, prospects, vendors, and SPS employees while maintaining a professional image of the company by providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of B2B sales, business development, account management, or related experience required.
Experience prospecting and generating net-new business opportunities required.
Experience conducting cold outreach, account research, networking, and pipeline development preferred.
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales and revenue goals.
Experience managing complex sales cycles and multiple stakeholders preferred.
Experience selling outsourcing, workplace services, professional services, technology solutions, or related business services preferred.
Strong understanding of consultative sales methodologies and enterprise sales processes.
Experience working with enterprise organizations, professional services firms, or Fortune 1000 clients preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound business judgment.
Experience with CRM platforms, sales software, and reporting tools preferred.
Required to maintain an overall professional appearance and attitude.
Adhere to all policies and procedures required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program
Identify Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance
EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, Entertainment Discounts, & Paid Time Off.