Simplex

Outside Sales Account Executive - Sports / Athletics Construction

SEATTLE, WAPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as it refers to 'Our client' and describes the company as the #1 Sports Construction company in North America rather than directly naming Simplex as the employer.

  • Job overview

    The Outside Sales Account Executive role involves selling synthetic turf and sports construction solutions in the Pacific Northwest, driving significant revenue growth for the company.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role requires traveling about 75% of the time to generate new business, targeting and qualifying leads, planning sales calls and site visits, implementing business strategies, mastering value selling, forecasting sales, communicating with management, liaising between clients and departments, attending events, and understanding product lines and market trends.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 with an uncapped commission program offering unlimited earning potential, expected to double the base salary within two years; company vehicle and gas card are provided for travel.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have a passion for sports with background or connections in athletics, preferably experience as an athletic director, superintendent, or coach, strong relationship and communication skills, organizational skills, and a clean driving record verified by an MVR report.

  • Company information

    The company is described as the #1 Sports Construction company in North America specializing in synthetic turf and running tracks.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in the Pacific Northwest, primarily Washington State, with travel to other states except California; company vehicle provided.

  • Unique job features

    The job offers extensive travel with a company vehicle, an uncapped commission structure, and the opportunity to work in a specialized sports construction market.

Company overview

Simplex is a fintech company specializing in providing secure fiat-to-crypto onramp solutions, enabling users to purchase cryptocurrencies using credit and debit cards. Founded in 2014, Simplex has established itself as a trusted partner for many leading cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and platforms by offering fraud-free payment processing services. The company generates revenue through transaction fees and partnerships with financial institutions. Notably, Simplex was acquired by Nuvei, a global payment technology provider, in 2021, enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your passion for sports and any relevant experience or connections within sports or athletics, especially in field-based sports like baseball, football, soccer, or track and field.

  • Highlight your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders such as coaches, athletic directors, superintendents, architects, and construction managers, showcasing your networking skills within school districts or similar environments.

  • Showcase your organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities, as these are critical for managing a territory that requires extensive travel and strategic planning.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Simplex's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application reach and visibility.

  • Connect with current employees or sales team members at Simplex on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent projects in sports construction or asking about their experience managing the Pacific Northwest territory to initiate conversations.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'sports construction,' 'synthetic turf solutions,' 'territory management,' 'value selling,' 'relationship building,' and 'sales forecasting' to increase your chances of passing automated screenings.

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