Account Executive

Pursuit; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cell phone allowance

Internet allowance

Job summary

Pursuit is seeking an Account Executive in Columbus, OH, a hybrid role combining office and field work to drive growth for a leading HR and payroll software provider. You will prospect, present to executives, and close new business to expand Pursuit’s client base.

The ideal candidate is a true hunter with 1–5 years in B2B sales, comfortable with cold outreach, and capable of managing a full sales cycle from first contact to signed contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1–5 years of B2B sales experience is expected.
• Proven ability to prospect, negotiate, and close new business.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and cold call new businesses
• Meet with executives and business owners
• Close new business and build your own book of clients
• Manage your sales pipeline from first call through signed contract

Skills

Hunter mentality

Cold calling

Prospecting

Negotiation

Closing deals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Account Executive | Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid – Office & Field)

We're partnering with one of the nation's leading HR and payroll software companies, helping thousands of businesses streamline payroll, hiring, HR, and workforce management. They're continuing to grow their award-winning sales team and are looking for driven B2B sales professionals ready to take the next step in their careers.

They're looking for a true hunter who thrives on prospecting, building relationships, and closing new business. No software sales experience is required—if you've been successful in B2B sales, I'd love to speak with you!

Why This Opportunity?

• $180K+ first-year on-target earnings
• Top performers earn $200K+, with elite reps earning significantly more
• Car, cell, and internet allowance
• Clear career growth with a company known for promoting from within
• President's Club trips + employee stock awards
• Hands-on leadership, ongoing coaching, and weekly development

What You'll Do

• Prospect and cold call new businesses
• Meet with executives and business owners
• Close new business and build your own book of clients
• Manage your sales pipeline from first call through signed contract

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1–5 years of B2B sales experience
• Strong hunter mentality with proven cold calling success
• Experience prospecting, negotiating, and closing new business
• History of meeting or exceeding quota
• Competitive, coachable, and driven to succeed