• Account Executive

    Aston Carter (Paducah, KY)


    Job Title: Account Executive

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time

     

    Do you thrive in face-to-face interactions and enjoy helping small businesses succeed?

     

    We’re looking for a motivated Field Sales & Program Outreach Specialist to join our team and help bring a transformative new program to life in local communities. This role blends outside sales, onboarding support, and strategic outreach—perfect for someone who enjoys being on the move and making a real impact.

    What You’ll DoTerritory Engagement (2–3 days/week in the field):

    + Travel within your assigned region (up to 2 hours from home base) to meet prospective businesses in person.

    + Conduct door-to-door outreach in targeted towns to introduce and promote our program.

    + Present and pitch the opportunity to business owners, sparking interest and guiding them through the application and vetting process.

    + Follow up via phone and email to support onboarding and answer inquiries.

    Community & Event Support:

    + Collaborate with the Field Manager to plan and host local recruitment events (e.g., lunch & learns, town halls, coffee chats).

    + Build relationships with community influencers such as chambers of commerce and economic development organizations.

    Sales Operations & CRM Management:

    + Track lead activity and manage your pipeline in Salesforce.

    + Import and organize lead data from Excel into Salesforce weekly.

    + Assign leads to the sales team and prospect for new opportunities.

    + Monitor incoming leads and ensure smooth flow through the sales funnel.

    + Create and maintain sales reports and dashboards.

    + Analyze lead performance metrics (conversion rates, cost per lead, etc.).

    + Partner with internal teams to improve sales processes and applicant experience.

    What You Bring

    + 2+ years of experience in sales, customer service, or sales support.

    + Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

    + Experience with lead tracking, reporting, and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).

    + Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ACT!, Goldmine, or similar platforms is a plus.

    + Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

    + Comfortable conducting online research and navigating multiple systems.

    + Professional, enthusiastic, and highly organized.

    + Ability to travel and work in-market for up to 8 hours/day.

    Preferred Skills

    + Prior outside sales or field marketing experience.

    + Proven ability to multitask and manage diverse responsibilities.

    + Experience supporting or collaborating with a sales team.

    + Quick learner with a proactive approach to hands-on training.

    Top Skills for Success

    + Sales & Business Development

    + Account Management

    + CRM & Lead Management (Salesforce)

    + Community Engagement & Event Planning

     

    Ready to hit the road and help local businesses thrive?

     

    Apply today and be part of a mission-driven team bringing opportunity to communities across your region.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Paducah, KY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.