Account Executive, Expert

About the role

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company's mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America's largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow an assigned $10M+ book of business, delivering consistent revenue, margin, and wallet share growth.
• Develop and execute advanced, multi-year account strategies for strategic and enterprise-level customers.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers, owners, and senior leaders at customer organizations.
• Conduct high-impact customer visits, job-site meetings, and executive business reviews.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer issues and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with branch leadership, operations, inside sales, supply chain, and vendor partners to deliver differentiated, high-value solutions.
• Collaborate with hunter-style Outside Sales Representatives to support the transition of newly acquired strategic accounts.
• Participate in joint customer meetings and onboarding for high-profile or complex account transitions.
• Identify selective, high-value growth opportunities through referrals, white-space analysis, and market intelligence.
• Align customers with manufacturer partners, national programs, and vendor resources to support large projects and long-term growth.
• Negotiate pricing, programs, and terms within established guidelines, exercising advanced commercial judgment.
• Maintain best-in-class CRM discipline, forecasting accuracy, and account documentation.
• Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Act as a mentor, role model, and informal leader for Account Executives across levels, sharing best practices and market insights.
• Contribute to sales strategy development, playbooks, and training initiatives.
• Travel regularly within the assigned territory to support customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in outside sales, account management, or related customer-facing roles.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a $10M+ book of business with strong profitability.
• Extensive experience in building materials, construction, or wholesale distribution strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-level customer relationships.
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong executive presence and credibility with senior customers and internal leadership.
• Ability to operate independently while influencing outcomes across multiple functions.
• Advanced communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• High proficiency with CRM systems, analytics, and digital sales tools.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Spanish bilingual proficiency is a plus.

Pay

Salary range: USD $78,000.00 - USD $134,500.00 /Yr.

Benefits

• Commission
• Car Allowance
• 401k eligible with employer match
• Medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, vision and dental benefits, as well as life and disability insurance
• 15 days of paid time off during first year (4.62 hours for every 80 hours worked), with increased accruals after five years of service
• 8 paid holidays and three floating holidays per year
• Parental Leave
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)