Electrical Sales Account Executive

Upchurch•Arlington, TX

48d

About The Position

The Electrical Sales Account Executive is responsible for driving growth through strategic business development, client relationship management, and the sale of electrical construction and service solutions. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities within commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and owner-direct markets while maintaining long-term relationships with key accounts. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in solution-based sales.

Requirements

4-6+ years of sales experience in the electrical, mechanical, construction, MEP, or building services industry.
Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems (distribution, switchgear, life safety, controls, generators, etc.).
Proven track record of meeting sales goals and generating new business.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, scopes of work, and technical specifications.
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
CRM experience preferred (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for client visits.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mission-critical/data center environments.
Background in selling electrical construction, service contracts, maintenance programs, or retrofit/upgrade work.
Established network of relationships with GCs, building owners, or facilities teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a sales strategy to expand electrical construction and service market share.
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with general contractors, facility managers, building owners, and industrial clients.
Manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting and qualifying leads to presenting proposals and closing deals.
Conduct site visits, assessments, and technical discovery to determine customer needs and recommend solutions.
Collaborate with estimating, engineering, project management, and operations to prepare accurate proposals and ensure successful project delivery.
Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with existing clients to support repeat business and customer loyalty.
Track opportunities in CRM and maintain accurate forecasts of pipeline activity and revenue.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, code changes, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies.
Represent the company at networking events, industry associations, tradeshows, and customer visits.
Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.