Account Executive

Buildforce•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

As an Account Executive at Buildforce, you will help establish and grow the company’s presence in the North Carolina market. You will build and nurture relationships in the construction industry, expand Buildforce’s footprint, and drive business growth. Buildforce is a construction technology company focused on changing staffing for tradespeople and subcontractors, starting with the electrical trade. The position offers a base salary of $85,000–$110,000 depending on experience, uncapped commission with an accelerator past quota, and stock options representing direct equity ownership. The role reports directly to the CEO.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in outside sales, preferably in a construction-related field.
A history of building successful relationships in previous sales roles.
Alignment with Buildforce’s six Cultural Values.
Fearlessness and a high tolerance for rejection.
Superior communication skills.
Creative, quick-thinking problem-solving ability.
Tech-savvy, with proficiency in CRMs such as HubSpot.
Familiarity with the city of Phoenix and probably a local area code, as stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Outside sales experience in a construction-related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with leaders of electrical contractors in North Carolina, understanding their staffing needs and challenges.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, communicating consistently and supporting high customer satisfaction.
Present staffing solutions to electrical contractors and negotiate contract terms.
Attend workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities to enhance skills and industry knowledge.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and transactions in HubSpot CRM.
Collaborate with the recruiting team to match candidates with client requirements.
Collaborate with the product team to improve Buildforce’s contractor-facing product.