Account Executive/Inside Sales

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Account Executive/Inside Sales Representative for a direct hire opportunity in Bellevue, WA. This full-time role is ideal for an early-career sales professional who enjoys building relationships, solving customer needs, and working with innovative precision technology used across industries such as food science, agriculture, and related markets.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative team where your energy, ideas, and follow-through will make a visible impact. The environment is fast paced, supportive, and growth oriented, with leadership that values teamwork, customer engagement, and results. You will have the opportunity to work with customers throughout North America, support product demonstrations, participate in industry trade shows, and develop a strong foundation in technical sales and business development.

Key Responsibilities

- Connect with prospective and existing customers across North America to build relationships, identify needs, and support sales growth.
- Prepare accurate quotes, follow up on inquiries, and guide customers through the sales process.
- Coordinate product demonstrations and communicate product value clearly to customers and prospects.
- Assist with troubleshooting customer questions and collaborate with internal teams to deliver effective solutions.
- Represent the company at industry events and trade shows, including a few all-expensed trips throughout the year.
- Maintain organized customer records, manage follow-up activity, and contribute to sales goals in a non-commissioned salary role.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Full-time position.
- This is a salary position without a commission plan.
- Location: Bellevue, WA.
- A few all-expensed trips to trade shows throughout the year.

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Required Qualifications and Skills

- Build and manage customer relationships across North America.
- Prepare quotes, support sales inquiries, and coordinate product demonstrations.
- Troubleshoot customer questions and communicate solutions clearly.
- Represent the organization at trade shows and industry events.

- 1 to 2 years of sales, inside sales, account executive, business development, or customer-facing experience.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers professionally by phone, email, and in person.
- Organized, detail-oriented approach to managing quotes, follow-ups, customer requests, and sales activity.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with technical products or solution-based sales.
- Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to learn product details and explain value to customers.
- Goal-oriented, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to team success.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for all-expensed trade shows.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bilingual communication skills.
- Experience or education related to scientific fields, food science, agriculture, precision technology, or similar technical industries.
- Prior experience supporting product demonstrations, trade shows, or technical customer presentations.