Associate Account Executive - Puppet

Perforce Software; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Employee perks

Job summary

Perforce Software in Minneapolis is seeking an entry-level Associate Account Executive to learn foundational sales principles and contribute to the west Puppet sales team. You will assist in customer acquisition, maintain CRM records, and support the sales team in data entry and reporting.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, are quick learners, and are enthusiastic about sales and customer service. Base pay ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 USD annually, with a commission plan.

Qualifications

• Entry-level Associate Account Executive with foundational sales understanding.
• 0-2 years of experience in Sales or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic customer acquisition and retention activities.
• Learn and apply foundational sales principles and methodologies.
• Support the sales team in administrative tasks and data entry.
• Participate in sales meetings and training sessions.
• Help maintain customer records and update CRM systems.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with sales regulations.
• Assist in preparing sales reports and presentations.
• May be required to support additional products/brands as required.

Skills

CRM software

Strong communication

Ability to learn quickly

Excellent organizational skills

Enthusiasm for sales and customer服务

0-2 years experience in Sales

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward.

With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce.

Position Summary:

Our leader for the west Puppet sales team at Perforce is searching for an Associate Account Executive to join the team. The Associate Account Executive at Perforce will be an entry-level position where individuals will be in the process of acquiring a foundational understanding of sales principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in basic customer acquisition and retention activities
• Learn and apply foundational sales principles and methodologies
• Support the sales team in administrative tasks and data entry
• Participate in sales meetings and training sessions
• Help maintain customer records and update CRM systems
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with sales regulations
• Assist in preparing sales reports and presentations
• May be required to support additional products/brands as required

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of CRM software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiasm for sales and customer service
• 0-2 years of experience in Sales or a related field

AI Fluency:

Level 2: Skilled Prompter (Advanced Foundation / Early Proficient) -

Additionally, this position is eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, life insurance, wellness programs, total time off, and other employee perks that may be offered by Perforce from time to time. The actual offer will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s education, skills, qualifications, depth of experience and other relevant business considerations. Perforce reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time.

All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards.

EOE & Belonging Statements | Perforce Software

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If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The base pay range targeted for this role is $60,000 - $65,000 USD. This position will be eligible for a Sales Commission Plan.