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Business Development Account Executive - (Technical Staffing Sales Experience REQUIRED)

Catalyte
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Account Executive (Business Development role requiring previous Staffing sales experience)


Overview: Account Executive is a pivotal role focused on driving revenue growth by acquiring new clients, nurturing relationships with existing clients, and maximizing sales opportunities. They are responsible for understanding client needs, presenting solutions, and closing deals to achieve sales targets.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Acquisition: Identify and target new business opportunities through strategic prospecting, networking, and lead generation efforts to expand the client base.
  • Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding their business objectives, challenges, and needs. Provide personalized solutions and effectively communicate value propositions.
  • Sales Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, including account plans, to achieve and exceed sales targets. Continuously assess market trends and competitor activities to adapt the sales approach.
  • Consultative Selling: Employ a consultative sales approach, understanding client pain points, and proposing tailored solutions that align with their goals, demonstrating expertise in the product/service offerings.
  • Sales Presentations and Negotiation: Conduct compelling sales presentations, demonstrations, and negotiations to showcase the value proposition and close deals. Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts in collaboration with the sales team.
  • Pipeline Management: Manage the sales pipeline effectively, tracking leads, opportunities, and activities in CRM systems. Forecast accurately and provide regular updates on sales performance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer success, to ensure alignment and maximize opportunities for client satisfaction and retention.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively, striving to exceed client expectations.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Sales Expertise: Proven track record in B2B sales, preferably in a similar industry, with a focus on meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with clients, understand their needs, and maintain trust throughout the sales process.
  • Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to devise effective sales strategies and navigate complex sales scenarios.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
  • Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiation techniques, contract management, and closing deals.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions, client needs, and organizational priorities.


Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.

Or -

Proven experience in sales roles, preferably as an Account Executive or in a similar capacity, with a successful track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.


About Catalyte

Catalyte has redefined hiring. Its proprietary AI uses 500 data points to unbiasedly discover and develop high-potential talent. By elevating aptitude over pedigree, Catalyte deploys a workforce that looks like America and that helps its clients boost productivity, quality and diversity metrics. By giving high-grit, high-aptitude talent the opportunity to launch new careers, Catalyte transforms individuals, companies and communities. For more information, visit www.catalyte.io.


We are looking to hire ASAP so please submit your application at your earliest convenience. This role does have a variable compensation and uncapped commission structure on top of an annual base salary. Estimated base salary range $95k-$125k, but will depend on the selected candidates experience level. A full slate of benefits including Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K, Company Paid Time-Off (including company paid holidays, paid sick leave, & PTO) are available to Catalyte employees and additional details can be found at www.catalyte.io. Please use the apply now button to submit your application for consideration.


Catalyte provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000

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