Associate Account Executive - Puppet

Perforce
Minneapolis, MN
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Entry-level candidates with basic CRM knowledge and enthusiasm for sales will find this role a good stepping stone in the DevOps industry. The position is based in Minneapolis, MN, and involves collaboration with a global team.

Best fit for

  • Entry-level candidates eager to learn sales principles and work with a global DevOps team
    — “entry-level position where individuals will be in the process of acquiring a foundational understanding of sales principles and methodologies”
  • Individuals with strong organizational and communication skills for administrative and customer support tasks
    — “Strong communication and interpersonal skills”
  • Candidates who can adapt quickly and are open to supporting multiple products or brands
    — “May be required to support additional products/brands as required”

Things to consider

  • The role requires adherence to sales regulations and company AI governance policies
    — “Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with sales regulations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight CRM experience and demonstrate enthusiasm for sales in your resume and interview
    — “Basic understanding of CRM software”
  • Showcase your ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tasks or products
    — “Ability to learn and adapt quickly”
  • Emphasize your organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
    — “Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • assist in customer acquisition and retention
  • learn and apply sales principles
  • support sales team in administrative tasks
  • participate in sales meetings and training sessions
  • maintain customer records
Typical background
0-2 years of experience in Sales or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales PrinciplesSales MethodologiesCustomer AcquisitionCustomer RetentionCRM SoftwareCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAdaptabilityOrganization

Preferred

Sales TrainingSales ComplianceSales ReportingSales Presentations

Stack & domain

CRM SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteSales PrinciplesSales MethodologiesSales RegulationsSales ReportsSales PresentationsData EntryCustomer RecordsCustomer ServiceCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityOrganizationEnthusiasmCollaborationTeamworkSales

About the role

Original posting from Perforce via Lever

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward.  

With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce.  

Position Summary:

Our leader for the west Puppet sales team at Perforce is searching for an Associate Account Executive to join the team. The Associate Account Executive at Perforce will be an entry-level position where individuals will be in the process of acquiring a foundational understanding of sales principles and methodologies.

Duties will encompass a broad range of basic responsibilities throughout the sales process, including tasks related to customer acquisition and retention. The Associate Account Executive will collaborate with different team members to ensure adherence to applicable sales regulations and guidelines while gaining practical experience.

Responsibilities::

  • Assist in basic customer acquisition and retention activities
  • Learn and apply foundational sales principles and methodologies
  • Support the sales team in administrative tasks and data entry
  • Participate in sales meetings and training sessions
  • Help maintain customer records and update CRM systems
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with sales regulations
  • Assist in preparing sales reports and presentations
  • May be required to support additional products/brands as required.

Requirements::

  • Basic understanding of CRM software
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Enthusiasm for sales and customer service
  • 0-2 years of experience in Sales or a related field 

AI Fluency::

Level 2: Skilled Prompter (Advanced Foundation / Early Proficient) - Crafts effective, outcome‑oriented prompts, iterates to improve quality and speed, and validates AI outputs against business context and expectations.

Compensation:

The base pay range targeted for this role is $60,000 - $65,000 USD. This position will be eligible for a Sales Commission Plan.

Additionally, this position is eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, life insurance, wellness programs, total time off, and other employee perks that may be offered by Perforce from time to time. The actual offer will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s education, skills, qualifications, depth of experience and other relevant business considerations. Perforce reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time. 

All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards.

Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.

If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!

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Source: Perforce careers (Lever)

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