Account Executive - Environmental Labs
SPL · Denver, CO · 4 days ago
SalesFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through proposal, negotiation, and close
- Develop new business and grow existing accounts for environmental laboratory testing services
- Build relationships with environmental consultants, engineering firms, municipalities, industrial facilities, government agencies, and commercial clients
- Identify client needs and recommend analytical testing solutions for water, wastewater, soil, air, waste, and other environmental samples
- Prepare proposals, pricing, and service agreements in collaboration with laboratory and operations teams
- Cook up with laboratory, project management, and client services teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction
- Generate new sales opportunities through networking, referrals, prospecting, and follow-up on company-generated leads
- Maintain accurate customer, pipeline, and sales activity records in Salesforce or other CRM systems
- Expand existing client relationships by identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities
- Maintain or exceed established sales, revenue, and business development goals
- Stay current on environmental regulations, industry trends, and market developments to identify new business opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- A high school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in sales, account management, or business development within environmental laboratory services, environmental consulting, laboratory testing, or other technical B2B industries
- Demonstrated success managing the full sales cycle, generating new business, closing opportunities, and achieving or exceeding sales goals in a quota-driven environment
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical services and solutions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and LinkedIn
- Knowledge of environmental laboratory testing, including water, wastewater, soil, air, or waste analysis, environmental regulations, or compliance services strongly preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation + performance-based incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time, hybrid position
- Frequent in-territory travel within assigned territory (approximately 30–50%), with occasional overnight travel for client meetings, training, conferences, and other business-related needs
- Ability to work outside of scheduled hours as needed to meet operational or client needs
About the Role
We're seeking a results-driven Account Executive in Denver, CO to drive revenue growth for analytical environmental laboratory services, including water, soil, air, and wastewater testing, environmental compliance, and laboratory analysis services.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
Requirements
2+ years of experience in sales, account management, or business development within environmental laboratory services, environmental consulting, laboratory testing, or other technical B2B industries
Skills
- Demonstrated success managing the full sales cycle, generating new business, closing opportunities, and achieving or exceeding sales goals in a quota-driven environment
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical services and solutions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and LinkedIn
- Knowledge of environmental laboratory testing, including water, wastewater, soil, air, or waste analysis, environmental regulations, or compliance services strongly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Pay
- Competitive base compensation + performance-based incentives
Schedule
- Full-time, hybrid position
- Frequent in-territory travel within assigned territory (approximately 30–50%), with occasional overnight travel for client meetings, training, conferences, and other business-related needs
- Ability to work outside of scheduled hours as needed to meet operational or client needs