Entry Level Sales Executive
About the role
Cottingham & Butler is actively looking for ambitious and driven entry-level Sales Executives at our headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. We seek candidates who are all sales-minded, either as soon-to-be college graduates, recent college graduates, or those with 1-3 years of sales experience.
Responsibilities
- Learn the business and become a trusted advisor to company leaders.
- Identify, qualify, and close prospects.
- Manage and retain your book of business and actively work towards its growth to unlock substantial financial growth.
- Strategize and develop customized solutions for clients, leveraging available programs to deliver services that exceed client expectations.
- Cultivate strong relationships with top decision makers, ensuring long-term client retention.
- Collaborate with our service team to create compelling proposals and deliver impactful presentations to clients and prospects.
- Earn relevant designations and stay up-to-date on continuing education credits provided by the company to enhance your professional growth and earning potential.
Requirements
If you thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment and possess a relentless drive for success, Cottingham & Butler is the ideal place for you. You will be surrounded by industry-leading professionals, including several teammates who manage books of business exceeding $1 million. Additionally, you'll have access to our exceptional service teams and in-house specialists focused on account management, technology, compliance, analytics, client communications, and more—resources that will elevate your sales performance and financial success.
Qualifications
- College degree preferred, but not required.
- 1-3 years of sales experience or equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for sales and a desire to succeed.
Benefits
- Full annual salary and uncapped bonus opportunities
- Uncapped renewal bonus
- Uncapped new business commission bonus
- Most benefits starting day one
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending or Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-sharing/Defined contribution (1-year waiting period)
- PTO/Paid Holidays
- Maternity Leave & Parental Leave
- and so much more!
Pay
- Full annual salary and uncapped bonus opportunities
- Uncapped renewal bonus
- Uncapped new business commission bonus
Schedule
- Full-time position