Regional Account Executive

Colonial Group; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis is seeking a Regional Account Executive in Chicago to identify high-profile regional accounts and secure rental and direct sale agreements via phone and in-person visits.

You will maintain executive relationships, manage annual quotas, and keep CRM data up to date. The role requires a 5–7 year outside B2B sales background, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5–7 years outside B2B sales experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-profile regional account opportunities and secure rental/direct sale agreements by phone and in person.
• Provide ongoing customer interaction to support Vestis regional accounts.
• Attain annual quota on direct sale and rental new business.
• Update and maintain an Electronic Contact Management System.
• Communicate with prospects and customers (email, phone, fax, etc.).
• Qualify and report on Corporate Accounts Pursuit Program.
• Monitor contract status for Fortune 1000 accounts and maintain active territory contacts.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Executive relationship building

Excellent written & verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Location

Chicago, IL

Job Overview

The Regional Account Executive (RAE) is responsible for identifying high-profile regional account opportunities, securing agreements for both rental and direct sale programs via the phone and in-person customer visits.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• The RAE will provide ongoing customer interaction to support the Vestis relationship with its regional account customers.
• Attain annual quota on direct sale and rental new business.
• Update and maintain an Electronic Contact Management System
• Communicate (e-mail, phone, fax, etc.) with Prospects and Customers (internal & external).
• Qualify and report on Corporate Accounts Pursuit Program
• Maintain awareness at all times of the contract status of all Fortune 1,000 Businesses and On-going contact in his/her territory
• Identifying ways to grow margin while identifying process/cost improvements for customers
• Generate monthly (activity level & results) reports.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experienced with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal skills required
• Must be comfortable interacting and initiating relationships with executives in a diverse business and environment.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years outside sales experience in a business-to-business selling environment
• Industry experience strongly preferred

License Requirements/Certifications

Valid driver’s license.

Compensation

Compensation: The salary rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $80.000 to $101.000, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission.