Full time

Progressive Staffing; South Dakota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo, NY-based telecommunications firm is seeking an Account Executive to join its direct-hire team.

You will manage daily accounts, generate new business through networking and referrals, and present pricing proposals. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in sales, a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), and strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s preferred.
• 2+ years in customer acquisition or sales.
• Professional demeanor with strong client interaction skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily responsibilities for new and existing customer accounts.
• Generate leads via networking, cold-calling, referrals.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure a positive experience.
• Prepare product proposals and pricing quotes.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers on strategies to drive business.
• Forecast vs. sales activity reporting.
• Attend training and sales meetings to stay updated on products and services.
• Work in a team environment and independently.

Skills

Customer acquisition

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Prospecting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Buffalo, United States | Posted on 03/26/2026

• Salary $50,000 - $55,000 annually depending on experience
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Industry Telecommunications
• State/Province New York
• Country United States

Job Description

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE,TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Permanent)
Our client, a telecommunications organizationwith a hub in WNY, is looking to add an Account Executive to their growingteam.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily responsibilities for newand existing customer accounts
• Utilize networking, cold-calling,referrals, and other various avenues for lead generation to identify newpotential clients
• Provide exceptional customer service toclients to ensure a positive experience is achieved
• Act as an owner of products/services toprovide detailed information and solutions, offer price plans, etc.
• Determine customer needs in order toappropriately recommend products and services
• Utilize creative techniques to drivesales, negotiate, and close deals
• Generate reports based on forecasting vs.sales activities
• Remain up to date on industry trends,services, and products by participating in training programs and attendingsales meetings
• Collaborate with Sales Managers todevelop and implement creative sales strategies to drive business
• Create and present product proposals andpricing quotes
• Juggle multiple tasks at a time in afast-paced environment
• Work well in a team environment as wellas independently
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, directhire
• $50,000– $55,000 annually depending on experience
• High SchoolDiploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+years’ experience in customer acquisition/sales
• Professionaldemeanor and ability to interact with clients
• Greatinterpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strongorganization skills, analytical, and time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Candidatesmust be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is notavailable