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Energy CX

Account Executive

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Mid level
Function
Sales
Pay
From $140K a year (read from the ad)
Posted
14 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $140K a year, is 8% above the median of $130K for mid level sales jobs in Chicago (middle half $90K – $200K, 73 jobs that state pay).

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About the role

About Energy CX

Energy CX is redefining the energy brokerage industry as the fastest-growing player in the US. By bringing cutting-edge technology, advanced analytics, and innovative solutions, we are disrupting a space that has operated in the dark for too long.

Why Energy CX?

  • Recession proof industry
  • Uncapped commission with competitive salary
  • Entrepreneurial and ambitious culture with a great team oriented environment
  • Fastest growing energy broker in the country
  • Recognized by Fortune and Great Places to work US
  • Named on Inc 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies
  • Ranked on Crain’s Fast 50 list of Chicago’s fastest growing companies

Compensation

  • Year 1 -> $140,000
  • Year 2 -> $215,000
  • Year 3 -> $340,000
  • Year 4 -> $415,000
  • Year 5 -> $465,000-$515,000+

The above figures are conservative estimates; commissions are uncapped, and accelerators and other incentives provide the opportunity to earn beyond these amounts. Year 1 and 2 OTEs are flexible and can be adjusted based on experience and overall fit.

Title: Account Executive

We are seeking Chicago-based Account Executives to work with the largest CRE firms and manufacturers in the country.

About this Job

As a sales Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and closing deals.

We're seeking a dynamic AE who can build rapport with prospective clients and articulate a unique value proposition. If you thrive in a results-driven setting and have a passion for hunting down deals, this is the role for you. While leveraging any existing relationships is beneficial, be prepared to engage in proactive prospecting through cold calls and emails.

Energy CX believes in an “eat what you kill mentality.”

Objectives of this Role

  • Acquire new customers and expand accounts
  • Develop meeting lead and closing ability
  • Gain proficiency in the energy market

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

  • Drive new business growth by managing prospects from discovery through close, while positioning yourself as a trusted energy advisor
  • Develop account plans that align with Energy CX’s overall strategy, identifying key decision-makers, buying processes, pain points, and opportunities
  • Build relationships with customers to understand their goals and desired business outcomes as you work to expand accounts
  • Effectively communicate Energy CX's value proposition to potential customers
  • Own the full sales cycle, from scheduling exploratory meetings through closing
  • The BDR team will provide most exploratory meetings once fully ramped

Skills & Qualifications

  • 2+ years in sales (base salary will depend on experience)
  • Proven track record of success
  • Highly Personable - someone who can connect with anyone and develop rapport
  • GRIT - a demonstrated record of consistent performance
  • Hunter mentality with a passion for securing new logos across new categories

Hiring Scam Alert: All official communication regarding job opportunities at EnergyCX will come from an @energycx.com email address. We will never ask for personal information, payment, or sensitive data through unofficial channels. If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to be from EnergyCX but using a different domain, please disregard them and report the incident to us.

Source

Posted by Energy CX on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:57 UTC; the original is the reference.

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