Account Executive - Sales
This role is ideal for a sales professional with a technical background and a proven ability to build deep customer relationships, navigate complex buying processes, and deliver tailored solutions in high-stakes environments.
Guidant provides best-in-class electrical safety solutions—Arc Flash Assessments, Infrared Thermography, and Electrical Safety Training—helping organizations meet compliance, reduce risk, and protect their people. We're not just checking boxes—we're driving a culture of safety. Key Responsibilities
- Enterprise Growth: Identify and secure new multi-site corporate clients with significant long-term revenue potential.
- Strategic Planning: Build and execute account strategies that align client needs with Guidant’s services.
- Complex Sales: Lead sophisticated sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders (EHS, Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, Legal, etc.).
- Customer Relationships: Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for enterprise clients.
- Solution Selling: Clearly communicate the value and technical aspects of Arc Flash Studies, Thermography, and Electrical Safety Training.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, operations, and project delivery teams to ensure successful service implementation.
- Client Success & Retention: Conduct regular business reviews, measure satisfaction, and identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities.
- Market Intelligence: Stay informed on regulatory changes, industry trends, and competitor activity to position Guidant as the preferred partner.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, EHS, Business or related technical field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales or account management, ideally with large industrial or manufacturing clients.
- Strong understanding of facility operations, safety and maintenance regulations (NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, OSHA, etc.), and technical safety services.
- Experience managing complex accounts with long sales cycles and high contract values.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, HubSpot).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Willingness to travel as needed (~25–40%).
- Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Chance to make a measurable impact on workplace safety across North America
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