Account Executive (Former Athletes and Veterans)

Austin Community College; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national educational institution is seeking an Account Executive focused on new business development. This role targets former athletes and veterans, leveraging their unique skill sets for relationship management and business growth. Responsibilities include conducting account research and prospecting, maintaining CRM records, and closing new deals. Ideal candidates should have experience working under pressure and a passion for building lasting relationships. This position offers a dynamic and impactful career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities.
• Close new business deals.
• Conduct account research and prospecting.
• Keep CRM updated.
• Build and manage relationships.
• Track performance metrics.

Skills

New Business Development

Closing New Business

Relationship Building

Performance Metrics & Tracking

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

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Account Executive (Former Athletes and Veterans)

*This posting was created on behalf of one of Shift Group's clients

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development
• Closing New Business
• Account Research and Prospecting
• Keeping CRM up to Date
• Relationship Building & Management
• Performance Metrics & Tracking

Qualifications

• College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred
• Ability to work under pressure

What is Shift Group?

Shift Group is the go-to career transition platform for elite former athletes and military veterans. We help top-tier talent translate their skills—discipline, resilience, and leadership—into high-impact careers.

With our proven training and coaching, candidates gain the industry knowledge and professional acumen needed to thrive in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Why Us?

We’ve been in your shoes. As former NCAA D1 and professional athletes, as well as military veterans, we know what it takes to transition successfully into business. Our Unlock program goes beyond job placement—it equips candidates with real-world training, expert mentorship, and a powerful network to accelerate their careers.

Hiring partners trust Shift Group because we deliver coachable, driven professionals who are ready to make an impact from day one.

Why can't I see the name of the company?

Shift Group works with hundreds of companies specifically looking to hire former athletes and veterans, so there are actually a large range of opportunities beyond this job posting! Once you join Shift Group, you will enter our process and be able to explore all opportunities

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