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Account Executive - Digital Transformation

Codal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of relevant outbound sales experience, ideally from a consultancy, agency, or partnership/channel environment
  • A track record of building pipeline and hitting quota through self-sourced outreach
  • Comfort with cold calling, cold emailing, and social selling as part of a multi-channel approach
  • Experience working in Salesforce or a similar CRM
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle objections and hold a business conversation
  • A self-starter mentality: comfortable with ambiguity, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with sales tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach, ZoomInfo, Google Workspace, and AI tools like Claude or Gemini
What the job really is

As an Account Executive at Codal, you will be responsible for building and driving new business by prospecting and qualifying leads through various channels. Your role involves developing relationships with key decision-makers, collaborating with internal teams, and representing Codal at industry events. This position requires a proactive approach to sales, focusing on identifying client needs and positioning Codal's services as solutions.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Team events, happy hours, and recreational sports leagues
  • Real opportunity for career growth as our sales team scales
  • Downtown Chicago office with a gym, food court, rooftop bar, and outdoor sports court
Things to weigh
  • Salary is commission-based with a range of $65,000 to $90,000 USD, but specific compensation details may vary based on experience and skills.
  • The role involves occasional travel for industry conferences and trade shows, which may impact work-life balance.
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