Sales Account Executive

Apex Petroleum Corp; Gaithersburg (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for Employees

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time Accrual

Bonus Structure

Job summary

A leading fuel distribution company is seeking a Sales Account Executive to join their team in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This full-time position offers a commission-based salary with significant earning potential after ramp-up. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of sales experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage accounts effectively. The job involves extensive travel, and applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree. Join a dedicated team to drive sales and meet customer needs in the competitive fuel industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Sales Account Representative or Executive.
• Proficient in reviewing contracts and compliance documents.
• Demonstrates strong management and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service orientation and track record of meeting sales goals.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and persistence.

Responsibilities

• Services existing accounts and establishes new accounts.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity reports.
• Submit orders using price lists and product literature.
• Maintain records and reports on activity and territory performance.
• Monitor market information on pricing and competitors.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

Presentation Skills

Prospecting Skills

Time management

Self-confidence

Customer service

Goal oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

APEX PETROLEUM CORPORATION

Sales Account Executive

Apex has been in business for over 25 years. We were cited for an award by the Washington Business Journal as one of the fastest-growing companies in this region of the U.S. If you would like to work with a group of industry experts to produce high-end products and deliver world-class service, an opportunity exists for an ambitious professional to join the Sales team at Apex Petroleum Corp.

Apex is a rapidly growing wholesaler and distributor of all grades of Automotive Fuel (gasoline, diesel, aviation, kerosene) and lubricants. We also offer Fleet Fuel Cards and GPS (nationwide) to commercial, industrial, and government accounts. Jobs are available and located in the Mid-Atlantic area in the following states: Largo, Maryland; Delaware; Richmond VA; and North Carolina.

The Opportunity: We are a sale-driven company with a dedicated team to support you in accomplishing your goals. We are seeking a highly skilled individual with strong experience in sales to service customers by selling Apex products and meeting customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Sales Account Executive - Job Duties (Primary Responsibilities): Services existing accounts, and establishes new accounts by planning, obtaining orders and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential customers and other trade outlets
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential customers.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends product, service, and policy changes by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to years of working experience as a Sales Account Representative or Executive
• Proficient in reviewing contracts, compliance documents and getting Signatures on the dotted Line.
• Management skills – Time management, Project management, Territorial management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer Service
• Meeting Sales Goals
• Go-getter or Entrepreneur
• Closing Skills
• Prospecting Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Self-Confidence
• Product Knowledge
• Presentation Skills
• Client Relationships
• Motivation for Sales

Benefits

• Healthcare for Employees
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time Accrual
• Bonus Structure

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Commission based only with bonuses (Compensation: Commission only, six-figure earnings potential after ramp-up)
• Culture: Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful, friendly, professional workplace.
• To Apply: Call to obtain an email address to submit your Resume with contact details via email to Amy Gorman at Apex Petroleum Corporation - 301-272-1088
• Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible
• Contract Length: Varies
• Full Time Opportunity: Yes
• Paid Training: Yes
• Management: Ops Manager
• Work Remotely: This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is Dependable, Adaptable/Flexible, and Innovative
• Job Type: Contract
• Experience level: 5 years
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Travel requirement: Up to 100% travel
• Education: Bachelor\'s (Required)
• Experience: Sales Experience: 2 years (Required)
• Work Location: On the road

This is a remote position.