Sales Account Executive (Columbus, OH)

Rewards Network
Columbus, OH
On-site

Who this role is best for

Outside sales professionals with a prospector mentality and experience in financial services or restaurant industry will find this field sales role in Columbus, OH, with a focus on high-volume outreach and relationship-building.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in high-volume field sales and a focus on financial services or restaurants will thrive here.
    — “4+ years of proven success in outside sales, preferably with experience with high volume sales in financial services, marketing, restaurant or related industry.”
  • Individuals who are self-motivated and comfortable with daily in-person outreach and cold calling will align well with this role.
    — “Prospector mentality with a persistent, self-motivated approach to new business development in a field sales environment.”
  • Those who value uncapped commission potential and career progression through defined metrics will be well-suited for this opportunity.
    — “Uncapped monthly commission with a strong earning trajectory- most of our team meets or exceeds target, with top performers earning $80K and up annualized”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must live locally in Columbus, OH, which limits remote or relocation flexibility.
    — “Candidates MUST live locally to this area.”
  • The role demands a high level of daily activity, including 25+ in-person meetings per day.
    — “Prospect and acquire new customers through cold calling, door-to-door sales (25+ daily), and additional outreach to meet and exceed sales quotas.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to discuss financials confidently and your track record in financial services or restaurant sales.
    — “Strong financial acumen, with the aptitude to confidently discuss fees, acceptance, and financials with customers.”
  • Showcase your CRM experience, particularly with Salesforce, to demonstrate readiness for their systems.
    — “Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, and familiarity with MS Office/Outlook.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • meets and exceeds sales quotas
  • builds lasting customer relationships
Typical background
4+ years of outside sales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales ExpertiseCold CallingCRM SystemsFinancial AcumenPresentation Skills

Preferred

High Volume SalesRestaurant Industry Experience

Stack & domain

SalesCRM SystemsFinancial AcumenCommunicationMS Office/outlookLeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingFinanceMarketingRestaurant

About the role

Original posting from Rewards Network via Greenhouse

About Rewards Network®

Rewards Network is a fast-paced, restaurant-focused fintech company that connects restaurants with the world’s most powerful consumer loyalty programs to reward diners through card-linked offers. We are the leading capital provider for restaurants, and our partners—companies like United, Delta, Bilt, Fetch, and Rakuten—are the leaders in their industries. With a strong foundation built over four decades, Rewards Network has delivered enduring value to more than 100,000 restaurants.

Our Culture 

At Rewards Network, you'll be part of a driven and diverse team that excels in collaboration, issue resolution, and taking ownership of both personal growth and the company's success. We take pride in partnering with the world's most powerful loyalty programs to drive full-price paying customers to local restaurants through marketing services and flexible funding options. Our engaging and rewarding environment is designed to help you gain your full potential.

Job Overview

As an outside Account Executive, you will drive the company’s growth while building your career and earning lasting rewards. We need your sales expertise and drive to help us grow local restaurants in your territory.

Join our Team.

This is a field sales opportunity within the Columbus, OH territory. Candidates MUST live locally to this area.

Responsibilities

Prospect and acquire new customers through cold calling, door-to-door sales (25+ daily), and additional outreach to meet and exceed sales quotas. 

Develop and grow a robust pipeline, scheduling in-person meetings with decision-makers and advancing sales through the process. 

Build lasting relationships with new leads and existing customers, ensuring high engagement and awareness of new product offerings. 

Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals, including cold calls, in-person meetings, presentations, and closing deals. 

Collaborate with internal teams, such as account managers and revenue operations, to ensure both individual and company-wide goals are met. 

Maintain comprehensive sales records and follow-up activity in our CRM system (Salesforce). 

Qualifications

4+ years of proven success in outside sales, preferably with experience with high volume sales in financial services, marketing, restaurant or related industry. 

Prospector mentality with a persistent, self-motivated approach to new business development in a field sales environment. 

Strong financial acumen, with the aptitude to confidently discuss fees, acceptance, and financials with customers. 

Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with the aptitude to present to prospective customers and influence meetings. 

Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, and familiarity with MS Office/Outlook. 

High school diploma or equivalent.  

What you’ll love about us

Uncapped monthly commission with a strong earning trajectory- most of our team meets or exceeds target, with top performers earning $80K and up annualized

Auto allowance and eligibility for additional prizes, including our annual President’s Club trip. 

Sales Academy: In-depth training to help you build confidence and a thorough understanding of our products.

Comprehensive benefits including: 

Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant customers.  

Promotion opportunities based on defined metrics and career path to Management. 

Competitive Time Off Benefits: including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave.

401(k) plan with a company match

Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)

Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free.

Two dental plan options and a vision plan

Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program

Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans

Short Term and Long-Term disability  

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance

Employee Life Assistance Program 

 Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity. 

Source: Rewards Network careers (Greenhouse)

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