Account Executive, Central Oregon

Account Executive, Central Oregon

Thencan AI SEO Websites | Bend, Oregon | Hybrid / local field sales | Full-time W-2

Build local relationships. Turn them into business.

Thencan is a Bend-based local SEO and web design agency helping established contractors and other local businesses attract more traffic, leads and clients. We're hiring our first dedicated Account Executive to grow our Central Oregon client base.

You'll build relationships with local business owners, create your own opportunities and guide prospects from first conversation through a signed agreement. You'll work with the founder on sales strategy and coaching, with an established delivery team behind you to fulfill the work you sell.

What you'll do

- Build a focused pipeline through local relationships, referral partners, thoughtful outreach and business events.

- Develop priority target accounts alongside self-generated opportunities.

- Meet with business owners to understand their goals, current challenges and fit for our services.

- Explain local SEO and website services in clear business terms; set realistic expectations.

- Own discovery, proposals, follow-up, negotiation and closing within approved pricing and service scope.

- Keep accurate pipeline records, next steps and forecasts, and coordinate a clear handoff to the delivery team.

- Help document a repeatable sales process as the territory grows.

What you'll bring

- Evidence that you have personally generated and closed B2B sales, ideally in services or another consultative sale.

- Strong listening, follow-through and the ability to ask for a decision or identify when an opportunity is not a fit.

- Comfort building a pipeline without relying on a daily supply of booked sales calls.

- Organized use of a CRM or comparable system to manage outreach and opportunities.

- Ability to attend in-person meetings and business events across Central Oregon.

- Willingness to learn our services, accept coaching and sell honestly.

Experience in marketing, media, business technology or commercial services is useful. Local SEO expertise is helpful but not required. We value relevant results and practical judgment; a particular degree is not required.

Compensation and benefits

- Guaranteed annual base salary: $45,000–$60,000, depending on relevant experience.

- Plus 10% commission on eligible service fees collected for the first year of qualifying client engagements, under a written commission plan. Commission earnings depend on eligible sales and collections.

- Health insurance is part of the planned benefits package, subject to final group plan approval and employee eligibility. Plan details and coverage timing will be confirmed before an offer.

- Flexible paid time off under company policy, with scheduling coordinated around client and team needs.

Location and growth

This is a Bend-based hybrid role with regular local field sales across Central Oregon, including Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and Prineville. You should be able to serve the territory in person by your start date. Remote work between local meetings will be coordinated with the team.

As you demonstrate repeatable sales results and an ability to help others succeed, there may be a path to Sales Lead and eventually regional sales leadership as Thencan grows. Advancement will depend on performance and business needs.

How to apply

Apply through LinkedIn with your resume or professional profile. If you'd like, include a brief example of a client you personally sourced and closed. No video or unpaid project is required to apply.

For questions or an accommodation in the application process, contact sam@thencandesigns.com with the subject “Central Oregon AE.”

Thencan is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate candidates on job-related qualifications and provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process.