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Sales Account Executive - Business Development

American Cutting Edge, Inc.
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
Sales Account Executive - Business Development | Industrial B2B Sales

Akron, OH Area | Hybrid | ✈️ 40–50% Travel

American Cutting Edge / Great Lakes Industrial Knife is seeking a results-driven Account Executive to generate net new revenue by reactivating dormant accounts, acquiring new customers, and expanding wallet share within our existing customer base.

What You’ll Do

  • Prospect and close new B2B customers in targeted industries
  • Reactivate dormant accounts and grow existing relationships
  • Sell industrial knives, knife sharpening, and grinding services
  • Manage the full sales cycle using a consultative approach
  • Provide technical product recommendations and customer solutions
  • Maintain pipeline and activity in SAGE CRM
  • Collaborate with internal teams and attend trade shows

What We’re Looking For

  • 5–10 years of B2B sales experience (industrial/manufacturing preferred)
  • Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills
  • Mechanical aptitude required; ability to read drawings preferred
  • CRM experience (SAGE a plus)
  • Self-motivated, organized, and relationship-driven

Work Environment

Hybrid, proximity-based | Akron-area based | 40–50% travel

Join American Cutting Edge / Great Lakes Industrial Knife and help drive growth with industry-leading cutting solutions.

https://www.glknife.com www.americancuttingedge.com

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