Account Executive

Are you a natural people person with a passion for sales and the drive to excel in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? If so, we want to hear from you! AJF Inspections seeks a self-driven, dynamic, and organized individual to join our team. The Account Executive will play a crucial role in the energetic, positive, and professional promotion of AJF's inspection services to the real estate community and other affiliated industries.

The Account Executive is responsible for developing new business relationships within assigned territories to achieve greater market share for the company while also maintaining and improving existing relationships and referral sources.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate AJF's mission, services, and brand while excelling at networking and building face-to-face value-based relationships. AJF Inspections is a full-service Certified Home, Commercial, and Sewer Line Inspection Company, proudly serving the valley since 1996. With an impressive legacy of over 80 years of combined inspection experience, we are committed to providing our customers with peace of mind by delivering comprehensive inspection services and educating them on potential issues with their prospective properties.

Essential Job Functions:

• Build positive relationships with agents through in-person events, phone and electronic communications, and social media interactions.
• Identify and overcome obstacles.
• Drive new business and home inspection sales through real estate agent referrals.
• Generate, confirm, and conduct in-person meetings, events, and presentations at real estate offices.
• Plan and execute in-house agent events.
• Maintain strong existing business relationships by delivering consistent and professional electronic communications.
• Attend weekly team meetings and support/assist other team members as needed.
• Assists in maintaining daily events calendar and preparation for Growth Team activity, including but not limited to preparing marketing material, promotional goods, and/or display materials for upcoming events, creating elevator pitches/presentations for meetings, and tracking all receipts and approved expenses needed for events.
• Utilize the company CRM for documenting growth activity, client conversation and follow up which include email campaigns to promote AJF's service and brand.
• Effectively work with office personnel and our Inspection team to maintain our cohesive, energetic, teamwork cultural environment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Someone who loves being the energy of a room!
• An awesome self-starter with the ambition to grow and the motivation to succeed!
• A service-oriented team member who is passionate about building business and strong
  relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales objectives and goals.
• Impeccable interpersonal communication along with verbal and written skills
• Familiarity with marketing strategies and consumer psychology.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Timely responsiveness and excellent follow-through.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Reliable vehicle required
• Availability during regular business hours and some pre-planned evenings for events.
• Experience and understanding of how to work and collaborate with a remote, distributed team is preferred.
• The ability to receive feedback and grow
• Experience in the real estate industry is a plus!

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with Google apps, Microsoft Office/Office 365, and various social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
• Reliable transportation and a professional appearance are required.
• This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend availability required for trade shows and sponsored events.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using scheduling software and other relevant tools.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of home and commercial property inspections is a plus.
• Prior experience in cold calling with a proven track record of successful follow-up is preferred.
• Associate's college degree; a bachelor's degree is preferred, but relevant experience may be considered.
• Preferably, at least 2 years experience in relationship marketing, outside sales, or business development.

At AJF Inspections, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in the home inspection industry.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and leading a team to success, we invite you to apply for the Account Executive position today.