Account Executive

Konica Minolta Business Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales experience from day one

Supportive team culture

Clear growth path

Opportunities for early earnings and learning

Job summary

Konica Minolta Business Solutions in Downers Grove, Illinois, is seeking motivated candidates for a hybrid sales role. You'll engage with customers face-to-face, selling a full suite of print and tech solutions while developing essential career skills.

Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 6 months to 3 years in customer-facing roles. The position offers real-world sales experience and a supportive culture aimed at personal growth.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 3 years of experience in a customer-facing role is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory for customer meetings.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and sell the full suite of print and tech solutions.
• Build a pipeline through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
• Spend time in the field meeting customers at their locations.
• Deliver solution-focused presentations during consultative conversations.
• Collaborate with the team to win deals and refine strategy.

Skills

Sales development

Customer success support

Prospecting

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Start your sales career with a global brand that invests in you. At Konica Minolta, you'll build new business and grow existing accounts, all while getting out in the field and meeting customers face‑to‑face. This is a hands‑on, hybrid sales role where you'll learn fast, own real opportunities, and develop the skills to close deals. If you're motivated, people‑first, and ready to grow, this is your launchpad.

Responsibilities

• Learn and sell our full suite of print and tech solutions
• Build your pipeline through prospecting, networking, and referrals
• Spend the majority of your time in the field meeting customers at their locations
• Balance hunting (new business) + farming (growing accounts)
• Run consultative conversations and deliver solution‑focused presentations
• Collaborate with your team to win deals and refine strategy
• Manage your pipeline, track activity, and hit your goals
• Participate in training, team events, and ongoing development

Why You'll Love It

• Real‑world sales experience from day one
• Supportive, team‑first culture
• Clear growth path and skill development
• A chance to earn, learn, and win early in your career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 6 months – 3 years’ experience in a customer‑facing role (sales development, account support, customer success support, renewals support, or similar) highly desirable
• Ability to customarily and regularly travel within the assigned territory to conduct in‑person customer/prospect meetings and field‑based selling
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for daily field travel within assigned territory
• Alignment to our corporate values of Open & Honest, Customer‑Centric, Innovative, Passionate, Inclusive & Collaborative, Accountable
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Konica Minolta is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.