Account Executive - SMB

FranklinCovey
Springfield, IL

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Title: Small & Medium Business (SMB) Account Executive

Payroll Title: SMB Account Executive

Division & Department: Enterprise Sales

Status: Full-Time Exempt

Reports to: Enterprise Sales Manager

Location: Remote - Anywhere in the contiguous United States

Compensation: Anticipate compensation for this position is an OTE of $115-140k* split 50/50 between base/commission.

Job Summary

The Small & Medium Business (SMB) Account Executive is responsible for driving new business development with small & medium business accounts-organizations with less than 500 employees. This role focuses on identifying potential clients, managing the sales process, and closing deals to meet and exceed revenue targets. The SMB Account Executive will play a critical role in expanding our client base and establishing long-term relationships with key decision-makers in growing companies.

Essential Job Functions

  • Lead Generation: Identify and target potential SMB clients through various lead generation strategies, including networking, referrals, and market research.

  • Sales Process Management: Drive the entire sales cycle from initial contact through to closing, ensuring alignment with client needs and company objectives.

  • Client Engagement: Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within SMB accounts to understand their needs and present tailored solutions.

  • Solution Presentation: Demonstrate the value of our products or services through effective presentations and proposals, addressing client-specific challenges and opportunities.

  • Market Intelligence: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to enhance sales strategies and approach.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, such as marketing, product management, and customer support, to ensure a seamless client experience and effective solution delivery.

  • Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline status, and forecasts using CRM systems, providing regular updates and insights to management.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a directly related field

  • 1+ years of B2B sales experience

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience focused on acquiring and managing SMB accounts

  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and closing deals within the SMB segment

  • Strong understanding of sales processes, methodologies, and best practices

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers

  • Experience in subscription, SaaS, professional services, or learning and development

  • Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales analytics tools

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset and the ability to adapt to evolving market conditions

  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple accounts and projects simultaneously

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, employee stock purchasing program, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more. Please visit for details.

*Actual offer may be outside of this range and will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Unless otherwise noted, applications will be accepted for a minimum of three (3) days from the initial published date on the FranklinCovey job board, but the posting may close at any time after the specified duration.

Employer Information

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Posted 2026-02-06

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