Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Sales Executive role involves managing a high-autonomy, full-cycle consultative sales process for a luxury handmade product, contributing to the company's U.S. expansion and revenue growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will handle a 9–12 month consultative sales cycle with affluent clients in a remote territory covering Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Eastern Canada, focusing on relationship-based sales without cold calling.
Compensation and benefits
The compensation includes a base salary plus uncapped commission, with first-year earnings expected to exceed $100k and second-year earnings over $150k, along with mileage reimbursement for travel.
Experience and skills
Candidates must live in Northern MA, New Hampshire, or Maine and have 8–15 years of consultative B2C or B2B sales experience, preferably in design-build, construction, luxury goods, landscaping, or related fields, with proven success in closing high-ticket deals.
Work environment and culture
The company values a people-first culture with fair, empowering management and has stable, growing leadership with an average tenure of over 5 years in the U.S.
Company information
The client is a heritage UK-based company with nearly a century of craftsmanship and market leadership, experiencing significant revenue growth and expanding in the U.S.
Job location and travel
The position is fully remote with travel required within the specified territory of Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Eastern Canada, with mileage reimbursement provided.
Unique job features
This role offers a rare opportunity to shape U.S. expansion strategy and work independently in a strategic, high-touch sales environment with inbound leads only.
Company overview
Sales Search Partners is a specialized recruitment firm focusing on placing sales professionals across various industries. They generate revenue by offering tailored recruitment services, including candidate sourcing, screening, and placement, to businesses seeking top sales talent. Founded with a mission to bridge the gap between sales talent and companies, the firm has built a reputation for its deep industry knowledge and personalized approach. Understanding the evolving needs of both clients and candidates, Sales Search Partners leverages extensive networks and market insights to deliver effective recruitment solutions.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive consultative sales experience, especially managing long sales cycles and closing high-ticket deals in luxury or related industries like design-build or construction.
Emphasize your ability to work independently in a high-autonomy role, your strong phone presence, and your success with inbound leads, showcasing your consultative and relationship-building skills.
Apply through multiple channels including Sales Search Partners' corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards listing this Sales Executive role to maximize your exposure.
Connect with current Sales Search Partners employees or leadership in the sales division on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as complimenting their company culture or asking about their experience expanding the U.S. market for luxury products.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'consultative sales,' 'full-cycle sales,' 'luxury goods,' 'high-ticket deals,' and 'inbound leads' to ensure your profile aligns with the job description and passes initial screenings.
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