Watertown SD

Ritalka, Inc.; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

RVI is seeking an Account Executive to develop and nurture relationships with current and prospective customers, ensuring accurate data and effective communication across teams. You will coordinate with engineering on quotes and pass project details to relevant departments.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a willingness to travel 25–50% of the time. RVI emphasizes growth, equity opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets documents, writes routine reports and correspondence, and speaks effectively to groups.
• Bachelor's degree required and 2+ years of experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel 25–50% of the time.
• Combination of education and experience may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Enter, review and maintain company and contact information.
• Prepare lists of prospective customers and research market data.
• Coordinate with engineering/technical teams on quotes and post-project details.
• Consult with department leads on customer specifications.
• Prepare exhibitor lists and represent the company at trade shows.
• Report weekly on opportunities and proposals.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 29 years! At RVI, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at rvi-inc.com.

Salary in accordance applicable experience, ranging from $57,000 to $86,000

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-of-the-Month and Year, RITALKA University
• Employee Luncheons
• Community Volunteering

The Account Executive has the primary responsibility to discover opportunities, maintain the company and contact data base, and provide appropriate electrical repair, warehousing and logistic services to the customers.

What does an Account Executive do at RVI?

• Contacts and meets regularly with current and prospective customers to develop and embrace the relationship
• Enters, reviews and keeps up to date company and contact information
• Prepares lists of prospective customers and research current market information
• Works with engineering team and technical departments to get accurate data on quotes and after project won, pass on pertinent information
• Confers and consults with department leads on customer required specifications
• Prepares exhibitor list, attend and represent company at trade shows
• Reports weekly open opportunities, proposals and issues that are preventing a sale
• Prepares periodic sales reports showing sales volume, potential sales and areas of proposed client-based expansion
• Creates and presents executive portfolio review meetings with customers
• Assists with new marketing campaigns across multiple mediums
• Works closely with Sales Manager/Account Executives and other internal department personnel to assure client needs are met

What do we look for in a qualified Account Executive candidate?

• Able to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of RVI, Inc.
• Can use Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft project
• Is technologically advanced on smart devices
• Can travel required 25 - 50% of time
• Is comfortable working closely with top level management
• Has 2+ years of experience
• Has a Bachelor's degree
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Has any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

RVI Overview

RVI is a full-service provider of high-quality, reliable wire harnesses and control boxes, that fosters strong collaborative relationships to support your business growth. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical.

Why You Should Apply Here

RVI is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.