Job Title:
Account Executive
Company: RJ Young
Location: Monroe, LA
Created: 2026-05-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Account Executive I- Full job descriptionSummary/ObjectivesThe Account Executive - Tier 1 (AE I) is responsible for driving revenue growth through daily prospecting within an assigned territory, maintaining and expanding an existing customer base, and consistently meeting or exceeding monthly sales quotas with acceptable profitability. This role focuses on identifying customer business challenges, delivering consultative solutions, and managing opportunities through the full sales cycle while demonstrating strong product and solution knowledge.The Account Executive - Tier 1 (AE I) role is an outside sales position within RJ Young's sales organization and serves as the foundation for long-term career advancement.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prospect daily within assigned territory to generate new sales opportunitiesMaintain, upgrade, and expand existing customer relationshipsPlan and manage daily activities, territory strategy, and database accuracyDemonstrate equipment and continuously improve demo and presentation skillsConduct needs assessments, qualifications, proposals, and QBRsPresent and close sales opportunitiesManage customer conflicts and objections professionallyComplete required paperwork, reporting, and forecastingParticipate in ongoing training and professional developmentThe Account Executive - Tier 1 will be required to have working knowledge and skills in the following solution areas:Copier / Multifunctional PrintersManaged Print ServicesWide FormatHigh VolumeSoftwareSales PerformanceClose enough business weekly to stay on pace for quota (typically 1-2 deals per week)Meet or exceed monthly sales objectives as set by Sales ManagementProfessional Growth & DevelopmentAttend weekly sales meetingsComplete required vendor training and certificationsConduct equipment walkthroughs, need assessments, and site surveysDress professionally and appropriatelyCommunicate timely, professionally, and collaboratively with all departmentsSupervisory ResponsibilityNoneWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThis position requires frequent communication, standing, walking, and occasional lifting associated with customer meetings and equipment demonstrations.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkFull-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.TravelMinimum travel required within assigned territory.Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma required.Preferred Education and ExperiencePrior sales or customer-facing experience preferredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in business or related field preferredAAP/EEO StatementWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Other DutiesPlease note that the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.