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Outside Sales Executive

City Wide Facility Solutions · Charlotte, NC

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
6mo 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
Find new customers in the Charlotte area for City Wide's building maintenance services, mostly by calling businesses and visiting them in person without an invitation. You'll set your own appointments.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

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 206 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
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.

Yellow lights

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green lights

None spotted.

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.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    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.

  3. 3.

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

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    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.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment 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
City Wide Facility Solutions – Charlotte – is seeking a tenacious closer to join our Sales Team! If you aggressively prospect for business, sell with confidence and integrity, and have a deep understanding of your clients’ needs, our winning team and lucrative bonus structure are waiting for you. As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for new business development in a highly productive, sales-driven environment. This role covers the entire sales cycle — from lead generation and appointment setting to closing the deal. Working closely with your account managers and sales colleagues, you’ll establish and nurture profitable business relationships with clients throughout your territory. If you are on the right track, you should easily earn $100K+ OTE in your first year! In this position, you will: - Generate new business by executing a disciplined outbound prospecting strategy — including cold calling on foot and by phone - Set your own appointments, manage your sales pipeline, and move opportunities from lead to close - Build lasting relationships through consultative selling and a deep understanding of client needs - Partner with operations and account management teams to ensure long-term client satisfaction and renewal - Represent City Wide professionally — with energy, polish, and integrity — in all client interactions Requirements What we are looking for: - Non-Negotiables: - Minimum 2 years of B2B sales experience, proving consistent quota achievement - Demonstrated ability to prospect independently through cold calls, walk-ins, and phone outreach - Full-cycle sales experience from prospecting to closing - Proof of activity and results (CRM reports, awards, or metrics) - Professional presence — strong communication skills and appearance - Relentless drive to succeed and overcome challenges - Ability to connect confidently in all professional settings (includes a meal interview with Catherine) - High-energy personality that makes an immediate impact in the room - Preferred Traits (Wants): - Competitive background — athletic or goal-driven personality - Bachelor’s degree preferred - Based locally within the Charlotte market - Prior President’s Club or Chairman’s Club recognition — a proven top performer - Typically in your second or third sales role (late 20s to early 30s ideal) - Income-motivated – eager to start with a base salary around $65K and earn commissions within an uncapped compensation structure - Experienced working independently hybrid with minimal supervision - Strong foundation in professional sales training and a commitment to ongoing growth If you’re an ambitious, polished professional with the hunger to win and the perseverance to see every deal through, City Wide Charlotte wants to meet you. Benefits City Wide offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including, - Medical - Dental - Vision - Ancillary benefits - PTO - Community enrichment - EOE 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 City Wide is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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