Account Executive

Description

WARE is one of the nation’s largest and most expansive boiler rental and service companies. A family‑owned business founded in 1952,
WARE has experienced continual growth for over 70 years. The company culture is strongly rooted in service, growth, and generosity, which serves as the foundation of its success.

Steam power plays a significant role in the daily operations of many large economic sectors, such as health care, education, food, and petrochemical industries, positioning WARE for expansive growth in the years to come.

With an eye on growth,
WARE is seeking an assertive, strategic Account Executive for the Western Kentucky area.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong prospecting and sales abilities with an impressive track record of securing new long‑term business, proven relationship‑building skills, and strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

The Account Executive is a persuasive leader driven to win sales and achieve measurable results. Thriving on landing new accounts, the Account Executive plays an integral role in the long‑term success of the WARE brand.

The Account Executive introduces prospective customers to WARE’s expert boiler and steam solutions, positioning WARE as the go‑to source for all commercial and industrial boiler and steam rental and service needs.

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to identify and target prospects, building a network of key decision makers in a designated territory.
• Gather and utilize business intelligence on prospects to support sales calls, product presentations, and driving new business.
• Design and propose innovative solutions to best fit customers’ needs and wants.
• Cultivate new prospects and cross‑sell solutions to existing accounts, developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.
• Mine prospective and existing clients for referral business.
• Turn prospects into loyal, recurring customers.
• Serve as the catalyst for new revenue growth, reaching assigned sales goals.
• Utilize negotiation skills and an inspirational communication style, moving people into action.
• Collaborate and communicate concisely and efficiently with the internal WARE support team, ensuring all necessary information is documented and transferred to flawlessly fulfill customer orders.

• Paid world‑class training by the best in the industry.
• Competitive base pay plus commission plus bonus.
• Uncapped commission and earning potential, with top performers earning over $250,000.
• Company‑provided vehicle.
• Full‑time position, home‑based office with some travel required.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Health, dental, and disability insurance.
• Christmas bonus and opportunity for profit sharing.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Outstanding company culture.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Five or more years of business‑to‑business sales experience.
• Proven success in prospecting new customers, pipeline development, and closing deals.
• Demonstrated cold‑calling sales expertise with an assertive, positive, and persistent style.
• Exceptional communication abilities, with strong verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Highly organized, with superb time‑management skills and appreciation for details.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Self‑starter who thrives with day‑to‑day freedom and independence, keenly focused on the accountability of hitting sales goals.
• Successful experience in a performance‑based compensation model.
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude, with boiler industry background a plus.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office software.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Machinery Manufacturing