Job Description
Job Description
About Blue Sky Marketing Blue Sky is an established business that values building strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients. We pride ourselves on doing what's right, being ambitious, responsive, and always putting the customer first. These are our core values. For the past 25+ years, Blue Sky has led the industry in product innovation and experiences, while our family values drive us into the future. Through these values, and with an insatiable desire for customer satisfaction, Blue Sky has become part of the top 1% nationwide in the promotional gifting industry . The Opportunity We're seeking an accomplished Account Executive who shares our values and thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You'll bring both a proven set of business development and leadership skills to elevate our team. A current book of business is strongly desired (we are also open to acquisition of a small distributorship).
Reporting directly to the Sales Operations Manager, this isn't just a sales role—it's an opportunity to shape client relationships, mentor Account Managers, and drive significant revenue growth. What You'll Do
- Drive Revenue : Leverage your existing book of business and aggressively pursue new opportunities in the promotional marketing space
- Build Lasting Relationships : Serve as the strategic partner for key accounts, delivering the responsive, client-first service that defines Blue Sky
- Lead & Train : Work closely with and mentor Account Managers, sharing best practices and elevating the team's performance
- Execute with Precision : Manage complex, multi-product orders using Commonsku and HubSpot to ensure flawless execution from quote to delivery
- Sell Innovation : Promote and sell online platforms and digital solutions for promotional marketing to modernize client procurement
- Embody Our Values : Do what's right, be ambitious, stay responsive, and put the customer first in every interaction
- Partner with Leadership : Collaborate directly with management to align strategies and drive team success
What You Bring
Proven experience in promotional marketing / branded merchandise industry – you know this space inside and outActive book of business – this is a plus and strongly preferredCommonsku expertise (or equivalent) – this is a MUST; we use it intensively and need someone who can hit the ground runningHubSpot proficiency – you're comfortable managing pipelines and client dataYour DNA :
Passionate, competitive, and driven—you don't just meet quotas, you crush themThrive under pressure and excel in fast-paced environmentsClient-first mentality—their success is your successTeam player who lifts others up while driving individual resultsExperience training and developing other sales professionalsTrack record selling online platforms / technology solutions in the promo spaceAlignment with our core values : doing what's right, being ambitious, responsive, and customer-focusedWhat We Offer
Opportunity to join a top 1% performer in the promotional gifting industryFamily-owned culture that values long-term relationships over short-term winsCompetitive compensation structure (base + commission)Collaborative, high-energy team environmentAutonomy to manage and grow your accounts25+ years of industry leadership and innovation backing your successReady to bring your expertise to a family-owned industry leader? We want to hear from you!
OTE $90+. We offer an amazing menu of employee benefits and the ability to work remotely. (Hybrid work environment if you are in the Chicago or San Diego area.)
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