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Sales Executive - CBS Division

City Wide Facility Solutions · Troy, MI

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
9mo 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 1h agoon City Wide Facility Solutions's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Sell 20+ building maintenance services to commercial building owners and property managers by prospecting for new clients, then manage each project through specialty partners.
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.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 271 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.
  • Same role posted many times. The company has 8 or more open postings with this exact title. Could be a big build-out, could be a revolving door. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

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.

    How many reps are you hiring for this, and how many from last year's class are still here?

    Hiring a lot can mean growth, or people leaving.

  2. 2.

    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.

  3. 3.

    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.

  4. 4.

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

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  5. 5.

    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.

  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 Michigan (Troy based) is seeking a tenacious closer to join our B2B Sales Team (CBS Division)! If you aggressively prospect for business, sell with confidence and integrity, and have a deep understanding of your clients' needs, our team and bonus structure is waiting for you! Objective: As a Sales & Project Manager in our Commercial Building Solutions (CBS) Division, you hunt for new clients that are in need of the 20+ services that we offer. Once you've closed the sale, you will manage the project using our network of specialty partners. You will establish and nurture mutually profitable business relationships with these clients, ensuring City Wide Facility Solutions is the First Choice for their next project. Who Are We: We are a management company in the building maintenance industry. We manage services on behalf of our building owners and property managers. If you are seeking an exciting career and are a leader of people, City Wide offers you a unique opportunity to use your skill set to create the lifestyle and income doing exactly what you do today, but for yourself, rather than corporate America! Essential Responsibilities - Identify and qualify potential clients, leads and referrals resulting in new monthly projects. - Schedule appointments, understand Client requirements and execute proposals and presentations. - Explain our service capabilities, overcome objections, and contract preparation when needed. - Continually build the prospect pipeline each day, achieve metrics, and win business. - Utilize and manage customer relationship management system (CRM) to maintain all client and lead information. - Manage the project sold to ensure completion of scope of work through specialty partners. - Add a positive presence to the work atmosphere by conducting business and communicating in a team-like manner. - Other duties as assigned by management. The City Wide team is committed to positively impacting the lives of everyone within the City Wide community of franchisees, clients, employees, contractors, and vendors. We believe everyone matters and being successful in life is not enough. We must also be significant! Requirements - High School diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. - Project management experience is beneficial. - While 2-3 year prior history working in a B2B sales environment is preferred we pride ourselves on employee development. - “Hunter” sales acumen; goal driven and self-motivated. - Strong written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills required. - Demonstration of analytical, negotiation, problem-solving skills and highly detailed implementation of skills (ability to follow-up). - Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) - Ability to use our CRM systems. Benefits City Wide Facility Solutions is pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation program that rewards talented employees for their performance. After meeting eligibility requirements, you will be eligible for: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(K) retirement savings plans. Job Type: Full-time Compensation: $60,000 Annual Base Salary & Uncapped Monthly Commission & Quarterly Bonus Benefits: 401(k) - 4% company match - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Paid time off - Vision insurance - Vehicle reimbursement 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 https://www.gocitywide.com/michigan
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