Launch Your Sales Career with ChemArt
Are you highly organized, customer-focused, and looking to build a career in sales and account management? ChemArt is seeking a Junior Account Executive (Jr. AE) to join our growing Sales team.
This role is designed for someone who enjoys working with customers, managing multiple projects, and supporting a fast-paced sales environment. You'll work alongside experienced Account Executives, gaining hands-on training while helping manage customer relationships, coordinate projects, and identify new business opportunities.
If you're eager to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want a clear path toward becoming an Account Executive or Account Manager, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Junior Account Executive, you'll partner closely with Senior Account Executives and Account Managers to ensure customers receive outstanding service while helping move sales opportunities through the pipeline.
Lead Generation & Business Development
- Follow up on inbound marketing leads through email, phone, and CRM outreach.
- Qualify prospective customers based on business needs, budget, timeline, authority, and growth potential.
- Schedule discovery meetings for Senior Account Executives and participate in customer discovery calls.
- Research and prospect new customers that fit ChemArt's ideal customer profile.
- Re-engage inactive customer accounts and identify new revenue opportunities.
- Support upselling and account growth initiatives.
- Maintain timely communication with prospects and customers throughout the sales process.
Customer Account Support
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, lead times, tracking, and order status.
- Process reorder requests and assist customers with repeat business.
- Help customers move projects through artwork approval and production.
- Resolve routine customer issues while partnering with Account Executives on more complex situations.
- Build strong customer relationships while delivering exceptional service.
CRM & Sales Administration
- Create and maintain customer accounts in Salesforce.
- Enter and update opportunities, contacts, activities, and customer records.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline.
- Verify customer information and purchase order details.
- Assist with reporting, sales metrics, and documentation.
- Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and Epicor ERP.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate product samples and project materials.
- Partner with Purchasing, Production, Shipping, Finance, Marketing, and Customer Service to keep projects moving.
- Track projects from quotation through shipment.
- Assist with packaging, brochure approvals, and production coordination.
- Help ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.
Administrative Support
- Process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs).
- Prepare customer presentations, proposals, and sales materials.
- Support order management during peak workloads.
- Analyze sales data to identify at-risk customers and new sales opportunities.
- Assist with departmental reports, metrics, and continuous process improvements.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Customer Service
- Sales Support
- Account Coordination
- Inside Sales
- Business Development Support
- Administrative Support in a customer-facing environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Ability to learn Salesforce CRM and Epicor ERP (or similar systems).
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (preferred but not required).
- Experience using CRM software.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or B2B sales teams.
The Ideal Candidate Is...
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Customer-focused
- A strong communicator
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Curious and eager to learn
- Coachable and receptive to feedback
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Persistent and solutions-focused
- Accountable and dependable
- Interested in building a long-term career in sales
Why Join ChemArt?
At ChemArt, we believe in developing talent from within. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to learn directly from experienced Account Executives while gaining exposure to every stage of the customer journey.
You'll receive hands-on training in:
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Salesforce CRM
- Manufacturing and production processes
- Customer relationship management
- Sales strategy and pipeline management
As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to advance into an Account Executive or Account Manager position with responsibility for your own portfolio of customers.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $48,000–$55,000 annually, based on experience.
In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for performance-based incentives, giving you the opportunity to earn additional compensation by contributing to team success, customer growth, and key performance goals.
ChemArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing Professional Development and Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities into Account Executive or Account Manager roles
Why You'll Love This Role
This is more than an entry-level sales position—it's an opportunity to launch a rewarding career. You'll work side-by-side with experienced sales professionals, gain exposure to key customer accounts, and develop the skills needed to become a successful Account Executive.
If you're motivated, eager to learn, and enjoy helping customers while driving business growth, we encourage you to apply.
Apply Today
If you're ready to start your sales career with a company that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow your career with ChemArt.
ChemArt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
