Commercial Account Executive

Slicfiber; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Slicfiber is seeking a Commercial Account Executive in Watertown, NY, to drive growth in their business community by delivering fast and reliable fiber internet. This role requires strategic selling, community engagement, and a proactive approach to building and maintaining customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have B2B sales experience, preferably in the telecom sector, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, with an ability to travel and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in telecom or technology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory sales plans to achieve quotas.
• Engage in proactive outreach and build relationships.
• Provide feedback from the field to shape product offerings.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Description

The role

SlicFiber is expanding its footprint across Upstate New York, delivering fast, reliable fiber internet to businesses and communities that deserve better. As a Commercial Account Executive, you’ll be the face of SlicFiber in the business community—driving growth, building relationships, and helping organizations upgrade to world-class connectivity.

This role blends strategic selling, community engagement, and hands‑on customer partnership. If you thrive in a fast‑growing environment and love the challenge of building a territory, this is your opportunity.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute territory sales plans to achieve assigned commercial quotas.
• Conduct in-person and virtual sales meetings with prospects, presenting the SlicFiber value proposition.
• Engage in proactive outreach including cold calling, lead follow-up, and referral network development.
• Build, maintain, and communicate accurate sales forecasts and pipeline activity to management.
• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and community involvement.
• Cultivate strong relationships with decision makers, influencers, and local business leaders.
• Attend regional IT events, chamber of commerce gatherings, and community networking functions to expand brand presence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial customers, ensuring a high-quality service experience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Engineering, Customer Service, Marketing, and Finance—to deliver seamless customer solutions.
• Provide feedback from the field to help shape product offerings and market strategy.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in telecom, technology, or MDU environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of telecommunications and internet access services is highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and time‑management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Organized and data‑literate — able to track metrics and flag anomalies early.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for events in the community.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.