Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Incorporated

Account Executive

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years in Enterprise SaaS sales, ideally in areas like construction tech or equipment rental.
  • Proven success in acquiring new business and managing complex B2B sales cycles.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong consultative approach and ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Build SmartEquip's brand presence in the U.S. with key industry players.
  • Generate new business through diverse outreach methods, including trade events and networking.
  • Develop and implement effective territory strategies with clear forecasting.
  • Conduct complex sales cycles addressing multiple stakeholders and ROI.
  • Forge long-term relationships with customers as a trusted advisor.
  • Ensure smooth transitions from agreement to implementation with Customer Success teams.
  • Identify and drive expansion opportunities within existing accounts.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401k plan with 100% match for the first 4% contributed.
  • 15 days of PTO each year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SmartEquip is seeking a high-performing Account Executive to expand our presence across the U.S. As a key member of our commercial team, you will build upon strong existing OEM and rental-company partnerships, drive new customer acquisition, and accelerate adoption of SmartEquip's enterprise procurement and service solutions.

This role requires a consultative seller who understands complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and can articulate operational and financial ROI to senior decision-makers. You will work cross-functionally within SmartEquip and RB Global, collaborating closely with Customer Success, Product, and Partner teams to ensure customer success from initial engagement through long-term growth.

Qualifications

Sales & Market Development
  • Build SmartEquip's brand presence across the U.S., engaging with contractors, equipment rental companies, OEMs, dealers, and supporting verticals.
  • Generate new business through prospecting, outbound outreach, networking, trade associations, industry events, and strategic partner collaboration.
  • Develop and execute territory strategies including forecasting, pipeline management, and account planning.
  • Lead complex consultative sales cycles with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating how SmartEquip integrates into customer workflows and delivers measurable ROI.
  • Deliver compelling product demonstrations and tailor proposals to the operational needs of each customer.

Account Ownership & Customer Advocacy
  • Become a trusted advisor to customers, developing long-term relationships and supporting multi-year growth strategies.
  • Maintain strong account health and ensure smooth transitions from signed agreements into implementation by partnering closely with Customer Success.
  • Identify expansion opportunities within accounts and ensure recurring revenue through high customer satisfaction.

Operational Excellence
  • Log all sales activities, interactions, pipeline updates, and forecasting in CRM (Salesforce preferred).
  • Collaborate with SmartEquip's technical, product, and onboarding teams to align solutions with customer requirements.
  • Represent SmartEquip at trade shows, conferences, and regional industry events across Europe.
  • Maintain industry knowledge through continuous learning, competitive research, and staying current on equipment rental and construction technology trends.

Requirements

Professional Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, preferably within construction tech, equipment rental, supply chain, procurement, or industrial software.
  • Proven track record of winning new business and managing complex B2B sales cycles.

Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong consultative selling abilities and comfort engaging with C-level and operational stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, self-starter mindset with strong territory discipline.
  • Proficient with CRM systems (Salesforce is a plus).
  • Working knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with workflow tools (e.g., Visio or similar) is beneficial.

Other Requirements
  • Ability to travel for customer meetings, on-site visits, and industry events.
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth, cross-functional environment.
  • Passion for helping customers transform operational workflows and improve profitability.


RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

About Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Incorporated

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is an industrial auctioneer. The company sells a wide range of used and unused equipment, including trucks, tractors, and construction equipment. Ritchie Bros. operates in over 25 countries and has over 110 locations worldwide. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Learn more about Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Incorporated
Size
2,700 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
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