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Account Executive

City Wide Facility Solutions · Northbrook, IL

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
4d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon City Wide Facility Solutions's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Look after a set group of building maintenance clients in the Northbrook, IL area, keeping them happy and selling them more building services. Mostly you'll grow existing accounts, not find new ones.
Who you'd sell to
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”
Where deals come from
Mostly handed to you: inbound leads or a set list of customers.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 4 days.
Company hiring
113 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Red lights

None spotted.

Green lights

  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Are you excellent at managing, growing, and retaining B2B accounts? Do you also have strong selling skills for increasing sales within an account? If you answered yes, consider this opportunity with City Wide! City Wide Facility Solutions is actively seeking a Facility Solutions Manager (FSM) for our location in Northbrook, IL. The Facility Solutions Manager is responsible for the business operations of an assigned client contracted service area. This is an outside, B2B account management position that provides field support including – training, guidance with starting new clients, inspections of Contractor performance and compliance with client requirements, trouble-shooting customer requests/complaints, coordinating site visits, and developing long-term relationships with clients and Contractors. Additional responsibilities include negotiating contracts, procuring supplies from clients, and ensuring high client satisfaction. What you will do... - Manage all aspects of assigned client relationships, including client retention, expansion, and diversification of City Wide building solutions and/or products. - Formulate and manage an effective service strategy and schedule tailored to each client. - Negotiate and enter into agreements with clients for additional services – determine pricing, staffing, and logistics. - Manage all Contractor relationships including – Interview and hire, negotiate pricing and other contract terms, manage agreements, develop service specifications, client compliance, verify Contractor compliance, and remove/replace Contractors as necessary. - Ensure a standard of excellence in quality and client satisfaction, through detailed quality control inspections of client sites and consistent follow through with all promises to clients. - Supervise and direct Night Managers; ensure the client’s strategy is executed and all services are performed correctly. - Promote the sale of, procure, and monitor supplies for clients. - Effectively communicate all client issues with Contractors and the Director of Operations (or owner); promptly address any client issues or problems that arise. - Use City Wide’s CRM to perform client inspections, adding extra charges, NM routing, etc. - Schedule each non-routine activity in client facilities using Outlook. - Update and keep current all Building Information Sheets (BIS), FSM Summary Sheets, and Exhibit A’s. Ensure MSDS sheets for each client serviced in janitor closets are complete, accurate, and that all items are properly labeled. - Notify Sales Executives of potential accounts in your territory, especially new construction. - Develop and implement a plan with the Director of Operations and the Night Managers to resolve any client complaints or deficiencies in service and actively monitor compliance. - Approve Night Managers and/or Service Representative's pay sheets; ensure accuracy. - Assist Accounting in collecting clients’ past due invoices and payment invoices for Contractors. - Maintain updated route sheets, key/alarm sheets, and monthly planner for each client. Requirements - 2+ years outside B2B account management experience, building maintenance or facility management preferred but not required. - 2+ years track record of success in a client retention role, with goals and metrics to support. - Highly detail-oriented and excellent follow-through on commitments. - Positive and outgoing personality; great at building relationships. - Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledge of CRM database. - Ability to travel on a daily basis to client locations locally. Former Cintas or Enterprise Rental car employees receive favorable consideration Benefits Salary Range $70,000.00-$95,000.00 (Range includes Salary + Commissions) City Wide Facility Solutions offers a competitive compensation and benefits, including 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance More on City Wide... City Wide Facility Solutions is a fast-growing company with over 100 franchise locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1961, City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry. We have over 60 years in the business and continue to experience high growth and profitability across our franchise businesses. Our culture supports the company’s Mission to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities they serve. Read more about City Wide at www.gocitywide.com/SouthCarolina City Wide is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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