Junior Account Executive

Koantek LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-oriented company in Saint Louis is seeking a Junior Account Partner to drive strategic growth through identifying business opportunities and cultivating client relationships. The role requires 2–3 years of experience in sales or business development, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. You will manage client interactions and develop outreach strategies to ensure client satisfaction and success. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is good to have.
• 2–3 years of experience in business development or sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to identify opportunities.
• Develop outreach strategies to qualify leads.
• Establish trust with new clients and manage client lifecycles.
• Create compelling business proposals tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate on innovative business development strategies.

Skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in market research tools

Resilience in fast-paced environments

Ability to build rapport quickly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Overview

Saint Louis, United States | Posted on 03/11/2026

The Junior Account Partner is a strategic growth role focused on identifying new business opportunities and cultivating high-value client partnerships. This position is designed for an early-career professional with a proven track record in sales support or lead generation who is ready to take on more ownership of the sales cycle. The JAE is dedicated to expanding the company’s market presence through data-driven research, high-impact networking, and the execution of comprehensive sales strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting: Conduct thorough market research to identify untapped industries, emerging trends, and high-potential client accounts.
• Lead Qualification: Develop and execute outreach strategies to qualify leads and build a robust, high-quality sales pipeline.
• Partnership Building: Act as a point of contact for new and prospective clients, establishing trust and ensuring long-term relationship sustainability.
• Client Engagement: Manage the full client lifecycle, from initial outreach through onboarding and post-sales support, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Pitch Development: Create and deliver compelling business proposals and presentations tailored to the specific pain points and needs of prospective clients.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate on the development of innovative business strategies to penetrate new markets and outpace competitors.
• Alignment: Work closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure that business development initiatives are aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Feedback Loop: Provide market-based insights to the marketing team to refine messaging and improve the effectiveness of lead-generation tools.
• Activity Tracking: Maintain meticulous records of all sales activities, client interactions, and deal progress within the CRM (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Forecasting: Contribute to regular sales forecasting and performance reporting to measure progress against quarterly and annual targets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is a good to have.
• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in business development, lead generation, or sales, preferably within a B2B or SaaS environment.

Professional Skills

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a natural ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in utilizing market research tools and CRM software to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Adaptability: A high degree of resilience and the ability to pivot strategies in a fast-paced, competitive market.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to build rapport quickly with diverse stakeholders and executive-level decision-makers.