Account Executive

Ernest Energy Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Executive, where your role will be pivotal in expanding our market presence. You will forge new relationships and drive business growth in the electrical and mechanical sectors. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with teams to secure bids and manage projects from inception to completion. With a competitive pay structure and equity share options, you will not only contribute to the company's success but also benefit from it. If you are passionate about building connections and exceeding expectations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay (Base+Commission)

Equity Share

Flexible PTO

Company-paid Medical Insurance

Company-paid Dental Insurance

Company-paid Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development or sales.
• Strong communication abilities and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through relationship building.
• Manage preconstruction processes and lead multiple projects.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Construction Knowledge

Relationship Building

Job description

About The Role

Account Executives are Ernest’s business representatives in the market. You work closely with our external partners and internal teams in order to identify, bid, and secure new work. You are responsible for leading the process to build new relationships and grow the electrical and mechanical business units at Ernest. Your ability to build long lasting, genuine relationships with potential clients will serve as the driving force in our growth and continued success.

You will be the first point of contact with our business and as such, play a critical role in establishing our brand in the community as we look to expand nationwide!

What You'll Do

• Build new relationships in order to generate new business for all Ernest business lines

• Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with GCs, developers, estimators, architects, and the community to enhance future business development opportunities

• Manage the precon process for all relationships and bids received from your relationships to secure new work

• Collaborate with the estimating department to prepare and present comprehensive and competitive bids to leadership

• Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from precon through closeout
  

What You'll Need

• >5 years of relevant business development, sales, or construction experience

• Experience working for a fast growing start up

• Eager to seek out, find business opportunities and close them

• Understanding of local and regional market and players is a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Experience with the Construction, HVAC/Mechanical or Electrical trades is a plus

• Desire to go beyond expectations
  

Working With Us:

• Competitive Pay (Base+Commission)

• Equity share; a percentage of the long-term value we create together

• Flexible PTO

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Who We Are at Ernest
Ernest is the modern construction company reinventing the $1 trillion dollar annual commercial service and construction industries. Our mission is to provide personalized, technology-powered mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for commercial and construction clients of all sizes. From re-wiring an outlet on a commercial property to working on a ground up new construction project - we have the most experienced and knowledgeable technicians for the job.

At Ernest, no two days will ever be the same and you'll have the opportunity to help solve big problems, with a refreshing balance of team support and ownership of your work. You’ll get to be part of our growth as we expand across the United States and into additional service offerings.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Ernest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from every background and life experience. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.