Sales Account Executive (Lafayette, LA)

Rewards Network•Lafayette, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Rewards Network has been assisting restaurants in increasing revenue, traffic, and customer engagement for 40 years through innovative financial and marketing services, along with premier dining rewards programs. We utilize unique card-linked offers to introduce diners to exceptional restaurant experiences, employing advanced technology and data analytics to provide value to restaurants, diners, and our strategic partners' loyalty programs. Our culture fosters a driven and diverse team that excels in collaboration, problem-solving, and taking ownership of both personal and company success. We are proud to partner with leading loyalty programs to drive full-price paying customers to local restaurants via marketing services and flexible funding options. Our environment is designed to be engaging and rewarding, helping employees reach their full potential.

Requirements

4+ years of proven success in outside sales, preferably with experience with high volume sales in financial services, marketing, restaurant or related industry.
Prospector mentality with a persistent, self-motivated approach to new business development in a field sales environment.
Strong financial acumen, with the aptitude to confidently discuss fees, acceptance, and financials with customers.
Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with the aptitude to present to prospective customers and influence meetings.
Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, and familiarity with MS Office/Outlook.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prospect and acquire new customers through cold calling, door-to-door sales (25+ daily), and additional outreach to meet and exceed sales quotas.
Develop and grow a robust pipeline, scheduling in-person meetings with decision-makers and advancing sales through the process.
Build lasting relationships with new leads and existing customers, ensuring high engagement and awareness of new product offerings.
Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals, including cold calls, in-person meetings, presentations, and closing deals.
Collaborate with internal teams, such as account managers and revenue operations, to ensure both individual and company-wide goals are met.
Maintain comprehensive sales records and follow-up activity in our CRM system (Salesforce).

Benefits

Competitive base salary and uncapped monthly commissions
Accelerated earnings for the first 12 months.
Auto allowance and eligibility for additional prizes, including our annual President’s Club trip.
Sales Academy: In-depth training to help you build confidence and a thorough understanding of our products.
Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant customers.
Promotion opportunities based on defined metrics and career path to Management.
Competitive Time Off Benefits: including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave.
401(k) plan with a company match
Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free.
Two dental plan options and a vision plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
Short Term and Long-Term disability
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
Employee Life Assistance Program