Job Description
Senior Account Manager (Sales Team Buildout) Overview:
An innovative and fast-growing company is expanding its sales operations and is seeking Senior Account Managers to help build a high-performing, modern sales team. With a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering top-tier solutions, the company is looking for dynamic individuals to take on immediate books of business, drive key account growth, and secure new opportunities. This is an excellent role for ambitious sales professionals eager to step into a high-impact position with clear pathways to sales leadership.
The Role: The Senior Account Manager will lead the management of significant client projects from inception to completion, with a strong focus on cultivating corporate and key accounts.
Reporting to senior leadership, you will handle a substantial $3-4 million book of business, currently overseen by junior account managers, and will work closely with the design team and back-office operations to deliver outstanding client results. The ideal candidate will balance maintaining and expanding existing accounts with the pursuit of new business, all while helping shape a refreshed and modernised sales approach.
Responsibilities: - Lead and manage client projects through all stages, ensuring top-quality delivery and client satisfaction
- Provide dedicated attention to key corporate accounts and high-value clients
- Conduct client meetings, attend industry events, and perform occasional onsite client visits
- Grow and deepen relationships within existing accounts, while identifying and winning new business opportunities
- Manage a $3-4 million portfolio, driving revenue and margin growth
- Collaborate effectively with junior account managers, the design team, and operations to maximise client outcomes
- Contribute to building a high-performing, innovative sales team culture
Requirements: - Proven experience in account management, sales, or business development roles
- Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills; ability to engage effectively with corporate clients
- Preferably from a competing firm or related industry, bringing valuable contacts; however, candidates from adjacent sectors (construction, flooring sales, architecture, design) are encouraged to apply
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, especially in a remote setup
- Outgoing, professional, and highly client-focused personality
- Willingness to travel onsite monthly and occasionally attend evening client events
Salary: $80,000-$125,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Uncapped commission, based on a percentage of gross margin
Location: Remote-friendly; candidates based in surrounding states preferred
• Must be able to travel onsite once a month for client events
• Flexible for independent, self-driven remote professionals
Benefits: - Strong commission structure with uncapped earning potential
- Robust support from design teams, junior account managers, and back-office operations
- Opportunities for professional growth into sales leadership roles
- National contract business ready to take over immediately
- Existing $500,000 project assignment upon hire
Job Tags
Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift