Associate Account Executive

Core 4 Solutions | Eden Prairie, MN | On-site

Core 4 Solutions is growing rapidly and we’re looking for motivated individuals who want to build a career in enterprise technology sales. Our team works in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology, helping organizations deploy the infrastructure that powers cloud computing, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and modern data centers.

This role is designed as an early-career opportunity for someone interested in learning enterprise technology sales. You’ll work closely with experienced sales leaders while developing the skills needed to understand and sell complex IT infrastructure including servers, GPUs, storage, networking, and cloud environments.

Early on, much of the role will involve working inbound leads, qualifying opportunities, and learning the technology and sales process. Training and ramp time are expected, and we invest heavily in helping new team members build the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.

If you enjoy learning new technology, building relationships, and working in a high-energy team environment, this role provides a strong foundation for long-term career growth in technology sales.

• Respond to and qualify inbound leads from customers interested in enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud environments

• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and engage potential customers

• Utilize sales tools and CRM platforms to track leads and help build a strong sales pipeline

• Conduct outreach through phone, email, and other channels to set qualified meetings

• Work alongside senior sales executives to qualify opportunities and support active deals

• Learn to assess customer needs and position Core 4’s solutions across servers, GPUs, storage, networking, and cloud infrastructure

• Manage and track outreach efforts to ensure follow-ups and next steps are executed efficiently

• Attend industry conferences and networking events when applicable

• Participate in ongoing training to strengthen sales techniques and industry knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to work from our office in Eden Prairie, MN

• A motivated, self-directed mindset and desire to achieve goals

• Interest in learning the technology behind modern cloud, AI, and data center infrastructure

• Ability to stay organized while managing a high volume of leads and follow-ups

• Comfort initiating conversations with new prospects and qualifying opportunities

• Willingness to work in a salary commission compensation structure

• Willingness to travel occasionally for industry conferences and events

• A desire to learn, grow, and advance within a fast-paced sales organization

Previous experience in sales, business development, recruiting, hospitality, athletics, or other customer-facing roles can be helpful, but is not required.

Our sales team works hard, moves quickly, and supports each other. We take the work seriously but keep the environment collaborative and informal. People here tend to be curious, competitive, and willing to roll up their sleeves to figure things out together.

If you enjoy being around teammates who celebrate wins, learn from losses, and push each other to improve, you’ll fit right in.

This role provides hands-on mentorship from experienced sales professionals and exposure to complex enterprise technology deals across cloud infrastructure, data center hardware, and emerging AI workloads. Many successful enterprise sales professionals start their careers in roles like this and grow into Account Executive positions.

This role offers a base salary plus commission structure.

Base salary: $50,000 – $60,000 depending on experience

Expected On-Target Earnings (OTE):

• Year 1: $65,000 – $75,000

• Year 2: ~$90,000

• Year 3: $110,000

Top performers can exceed these ranges as they ramp and take on larger opportunities.

You don’t need to meet every requirement listed above to apply.

If you’re excited about the opportunity and believe you could succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.