Sales Account Executive
Sales Account Executive - Business Development | Industrial B2B Sales
Akron, OH Area | Hybrid | ✈️ 40–50% Travel
American Cutting Edge / Great Lakes Industrial Knife is seeking a results-driven Account Executive to generate net new revenue by reactivating dormant accounts, acquiring new customers, and expanding wallet share within our existing customer base.
What You’ll Do:
- Prospect and close new B2B customers in targeted industries
- Reactivate dormant accounts and grow existing relationships
- Sell industrial knives, knife sharpening, and grinding services
- Manage the full sales cycle using a consultative approach
- Provide technical product recommendations and customer solutions
- Maintain pipeline and activity in SAGE CRM
- Collaborate with internal teams and attend trade shows
What We’re Looking For:
- 5–10 years of B2B sales experience (industrial/manufacturing preferred)
- Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills
- Mechanical aptitude required; ability to read drawings preferred
- CRM experience (SAGE a plus)
- Self-motivated, organized, and relationship-driven
Work Environment:
Hybrid, proximity-based | Akron-area based | 40–50% travel
Join American Cutting Edge / Great Lakes Industrial Knife and help drive growth with industry-leading cutting solutions.
https://www.glknife.com www.americancuttingedge.com