Data Centers

Account Executive - Cloud & Infrastructure

Cincinnati, OHOnsiteFull Time$140,000–$150,000 /yrPosted 4 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

revenue targets
new customers
sales territory
new business sales
consultative sales process
data center services
colocation
cloud
managed services
IT Infrastructure

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree
software-as-a-service
application hosting
hybrid cloud
AI-ready infrastructure
digital transformation

Role summary

Flexential is seeking an Account Executive to achieve revenue targets in an assigned sales territory by acquiring new customers for their data center services, including colocation, cloud, and managed services. The role requires a strong track record in new business sales, consultative selling (e.g., Solution Selling), and exceptional critical thinking, negotiation, and time-management skills. Responsibilities include developing sales territory plans, managing the full sales cycle, building relationships with prospective customers and partners, responding to RFPs, and tracking activities in Salesforce.com. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in technology sales, particularly in IT infrastructure, SaaS, or application hosting, and a proven ability to build relationships within IT organizations in competitive markets. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. The position offers a base salary range of $140,000 - $150,000 plus commission ($70,000 - $150,000). This is an onsite role requiring 50% travel.

The Account Executive is responsible for achieving revenue targets within an assigned sales territory by acquiring new customers and strategic business prospects. This role focuses on generating new opportunities, managing the full sales cycle, and selling our full line of data center services, including colocation, cloud, and managed services, to organizations not yet engaged with our solutions. The successful candidate will possess a strong track record of new business sales success and must demonstrate exceptional critical thinking, negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills. This role is ideal for someone experienced in technology sales who consistently succeeds using a consultative sales process such as Solution Selling.

Capitalize on one of technology's biggest growth markets. Join Flexential and help organizations navigate the future of hybrid cloud, AI-ready infrastructure, and digital transformation. This is a rare opportunity to build a territory in a high-demand market where complex business challenges translate into strategic, high-value sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Meet and/or exceed all quota requirements.

Develop and execute sales territory plans.

Sell into an assigned set of prospects that currently do not do business with Flexential.

Determine and set the appropriate sales strategy to position and close complex sales opportunities in a competitive colocation, cloud and managed services market.

Develop and build relationships with prospective customer executives, technical staff and key strategic partners.

Develop technical responses and strategy for RFP’s as a member of the account team.

Manage multiple priorities and multi-task effectively.

Track prospect and sales activities in Salesforce.com.

Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience.

A successful documented path of sales success selling to prospects.

Solid track record calling on business decision makers within the IT organization in a highly competitive market.

Proven ability to build relationships throughout the customer organization.

Experience selling managed services, IT Infrastructure, software-as-a-service or application hosting is ideal.

Bachelor's degree or any combination of education & related experience that would demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities needed to achieve success in this position.

Ability to travel to assigned territories.

High-energy individual with a positive attitude, good teamwork skills and exceptional customer presentation experience.

Strong questioning and listening skills. Able to translate innate curiosity into account progress.

Presents a professional and credible face to the customer and prospect.

Self-directed, self-motivated and results oriented; possesses the drive and determination to succeed. Willing to work hard, knows how to work smart.

Persistent but pragmatic; willing to be flexible and adaptable to change.

Critical thinker; can address the challenges presented during sales conversation.

Possess the ability to continually self-educate to maintain a broad knowledge of complex products, services and selling skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

Moderate to advanced keyboard usage.

Travel 50% of the time.

Base Pay Range

Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $140,000 - $150,000. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.

Variable Pay

This role is eligible for commission. The expected annual commission range is $70,000 - $150,000, based on achievement of targets and other performance indicators.

Safety Hazards

This position has the following safety hazards:

☒ Driving (must possess valid driver’s license and insurance)

At Flexential, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives and unique skills make us stronger as a team. While we've outlined the qualities and skills we are looking for in this job posting, we understand that there may be attributes and abilities that aren't explicitly listed but could be a perfect fit for our team. We want to emphasize that you shouldn't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every requirement. We're enthusiastic about assembling a diverse team of individuals who bring various talents to the table. Your unique perspective and abilities may be just what we need to drive innovation and success. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits of working at Flexential

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision • 401(k) • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Life and AD&D • Short Term and Long-Term disability • Flex Paid Time Off (PTO) • Leave of Absence • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program • Rewards and Recognition Program

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

Work Location Eligibility

At this time, we are only able to employ individuals who reside and perform work in states where the company is authorized to do business and maintain employment registrations. We are currently unable to consider applicants who reside or will perform work in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC.

Employees hired into Atlanta-area positions may be required to work onsite at least 30 hours per week, depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility at the time of hire and throughout their employment. State eligibility may be subject to change based on business needs and regulatory requirements.

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EEOC Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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