Account Executive
Certus
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Onsite
2026-06-26
Estimated salary · Charlotte
$43k–$85k
Low
$42K
Median
$59K
High
$84K
Market in Charlotte · BLS OEWS 2025
Job description
About Certus: Certus is a leading provider of workforce training and compliance solutions, helping companies across North America build safer, more capable teams. Through our family of specialized brands — including TPC Training, a Certus company — we deliver expert-led instruction across industrial, technical, safety, and regulatory disciplines. We're expanding our sales team and looking for a seasoned Account Executive who knows how to open doors, build trust with senior stakeholders, and close complex B2B deals. If you thrive in a consultative selling environment and want to make a real impact at a growing company — we want to hear from you. Overview: As an Account Executive at Certus, you'll own the full sales cycle — from strategic prospecting to closing. You'll apply a consultative, value-based approach to win new corporate clients and expand existing relationships, helping organizations understand how our training solutions solve real workforce challenges. This is a high-impact role for someone who knows how to build a pipeline, navigate complex organizations, and consistently hit their number. What You’ll Do: Prospect & Build Pipeline • Identify and prioritize target corporate accounts through research, cold outreach, and networking. • Proactively generate new business opportunities to maintain a healthy, active sales funnel. • Work with Open Seminar customers to grow relationships and secure block purchases. Sell Consultatively • Develop a deep understanding of each client's business, industry, and challenges — then position Certus solutions that genuinely help. • Deliver compelling product demonstrations and value proposition presentations to decision-makers, including senior leadership. • Identify opportunities to cross-sell additional Certus products to expand client relationships. Manage Your Business • Own the full sales cycle from first contact to signed contract. • Keep CRM records (Salesforce) accurate and up to date with notes, activity, and pipeline status. • Provide accurate sales forecasts and contribute to team planning. • Conduct client meetings and product demos via online meeting platforms.