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account manager - sales

Title posted on ZipRecruiter - Sales Account Executive

Posted on June 06, 2025 by Employer details Blanchett Neon

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<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div><p>Looking for a career in sales? Blanchett is seeking an experienced Account Executive to join our industry-leading team of signage professionals in Edmonton, AB.</p><p>We are looking for an Account Executive who is motivated, results driven and thrives on closing the sale. The successful individual will be responsible for generating new leads, managing accounts, promoting Blanchett's services through a variety of mediums (networking, cold-calling, social media, etc.), and educating clients and prospects. This role will be the primary point of contact for our custom signage projects.</p><p>If you are a proven sales strategist with 5-10 years of construction-industry sales experience, and looking to join a dynamic team of professionals with an industry leading family business then this opportunity could take your career to the next level.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prospecting and generating new leads.</li><li>Service existing accounts and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.</li><li>Perform needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.</li><li>Effectively manage prospects and maintain key information in the prospect database.</li><li>Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedules.</li><li>Creation and facilitation of all necessary sale materials, including requesting and preparing artwork, estimating, and formal presentations (as necessary).</li><li>Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders, including achieving all required paperwork and approvals.</li><li>Establish and maintain a high rate of customer satisfaction and retention.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years' experience in construction sales.</li><li>Experience in the Sign Industry is considered a tremendous asset.</li><li>Ability to multitask, trouble-shoot, and manage multiple projects at once.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills</li><li>Must have strong computer / tablet skills with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated organization and time management skills.</li><li>Attention to detail is essential to the success of this role.</li><li>Able to interact effectively with all levels in the organization.</li></ul><p>Why Work for Us?</p><ul><li>Edmonton-based, family-owned and operated company with over 75 years of success.</li><li>Full Benefits Package and RRSP program after the probationary period.</li><li>Opportunities for Advancement and Personal Development.</li></ul><p>Apply today by sending your resume to <span class="long-word">careers@blanchettneon.com.</span></p><p>Blanchett is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer with the goal to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the community where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.</p><p>Blanchett would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.</p></div>Company Description<div>Since 1947, Blanchett Neon is Western Canada's premier supplier of quality business and custom signage products, from spectacular freestanding pylon signs to eye-catching store front channel letter displays; traditional neon signs to state-of-the-art LED Electronic Message Centres.<br><br>Whatever your signage requirements, Blanchett is the one-stop-shop. As a full-service Edmonton Sign Company, we offer innovative and creative design, quality manufacturing, COR status installations, and timely on-