AAA

Commercial Account Executive -New Business Development

AAA$80K — $95K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of B2B consultative sales experience with a strong track record of meeting quotas.
  • Proven ability to self-generate leads through proactive prospecting strategies.
  • Strong consultative skills for engaging C-suite executives and business owners.
  • Understanding of Monthly Recurring Revenue (RMR) and economic value in sales.
  • Technical curiosity about modern smart-building technology and cloud analytics.
  • Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce for managing pipeline.
  • Willingness to travel within assigned territories for business development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic territory plan targeting high-value commercial accounts.
  • Proactively engage in outbound prospecting methods like cold calling and networking events.
  • Leverage the AAA brand to establish high-value referrals and introductions.
  • Maintain a disciplined prospecting rhythm to build a robust sales pipeline.
  • Conduct thorough executive discovery meetings and physical site audits across various commercial settings.
  • Collaborate with Sales Engineers for system design and technical validations during the sales process.
  • Prepare and deliver compelling proposals highlighting risk reduction and operational impact.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to build a regional territory under a trusted national brand.
  • Uncapped commission structure that rewards performance.
  • Access to world-class technical support from the Sales Engineering team.
  • Direct support from executive leadership for accelerated deal approvals.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching and paid time off to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
This is a high-impact growth role for a true builder and hunter. You will unlock commercial opportunities across our 7-state territory, self-generating new business, developing relationships with commercial leaders, and turning complex security needs into integrated solutions that protect people, property, and livelihoods. If you are looking for a comfortable book of business to maintain, this is not the role for you. If you want a market to build, an iconic brand to leverage, and a compounding income stream to earn, keep reading. Key Responsibilities 1. Territory Strategy & New Business Development • Build & Execute Your Territory Plan: Develop a strategic territory map targeting high-value commercial accounts, priority verticals, and key business corridors across assigned regions. • Relentless Outbound Hunting: Proactively prospect through outbound calling, field canvassing, door-knocking, networking, industry association events, and strategic channel partnerships. • Leverage the AAA Brand Advantage: Tap into the broader AAA organization, member relationships, and local business ecosystems to generate qualified introductions and establish high-value referral channels. • Maintain High Prospecting Velocity: Execute a disciplined daily and weekly activity rhythm sufficient to consistently build a robust pipeline and hit established Monthly Recurring Revenue (RMR) targets. 2. Consultative Sales & Solution Development • Executive Discovery & Site Audits: Conduct deep-dive discovery meetings and perform physical facility walks across diverse commercial environments (office complexes, retail networks, warehouses, daycare chains, auto hubs, and construction sites). • Partner with Sales Engineering: Collaborate hand-in-hand with our dedicated team of Sales Engineers who handle system design, CAD specs, and technical validation, allowing you to focus on strategy, relationships, and closing. • Deliver Integrated Solutions: Recommend comprehensive building tech, including intrusion detection, cloud video surveillance, video verification, access control, life safety, and 24/7 professional monitoring. • Value-Based Presentations: Prepare clear proposals, financial justifications, and executive presentations that articulate risk reduction, operational impact, and long-term business value. • Contract Execution: Lead complex opportunities through the complete cycle; from discovery and site survey to proposal, multi-stakeholder negotiation, contract execution, and smooth operational handoff. 3. Account Strategy & CRM Discipline • Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: Map decision-making units within target accounts, identifying economic buyers, decision criteria, and approval processes. • Pipeline Rigor: Maintain accurate, real-time records of all prospecting activities, contacts, proposals, and forecast dates in Salesforce. • Accountability & Forecasting: Participate in pipeline reviews, strategy sessions, and coaching, consistently achieving standards for forecast accuracy and opportunity progression. • Market Intelligence: Monitor local market developments, competitor movements, and industry trends, providing actionable feedback to revenue leadership. What We're Looking For (Required Qualifications) • Proven B2B Sales Track Record: Minimum of 5+ years of successful outbound B2B consultative sales experience, with a documented history of consistently meeting or exceeding quotas. • Hunter Mentality: Demonstrated ability to self-generate business through proactive prospecting, door-knocking, and cold outreach-you don't wait for inbound leads. • Executive Presence: Strong consultative discovery, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills with C-suite executives, property managers, and business owners. • RMR & Financial Acumen: Understanding of contract margins, pricing strategy, and the economic value of Monthly Recurring Revenue (RMR). • Technical Curiosity: While direct commercial security experience is not required, we do require the curiosity and drive to "geek out" on modern smart-building tech and cloud analytics. • CRM Discipline: Proficient experience utilizing Salesforce or enterprise CRM tools for disciplined pipeline management. • Territory Mobility: Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the willingness to travel across assigned commercial corridors to conduct site surveys and close business. Preferred Qualifications • Experience selling building automation (BAS), fleet telematics, waste management, commercial pest control, uniform/facility services, telecom, or SaaS subscriptions. • Established inroads with local Property Managers, General Contractors, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) brokers, or regional franchise operators. • Familiarity with structured sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC). Core Competencies • New-Business Development & Outbound Prospecting • Executive-Level Consultative Selling • Territory Planning & Account Strategy • Technical Curiosity & Learning Agility • Personal Accountability & Resilience • Uncompromising Integrity & Brand Representation Why Join AAA Smart Business Security? • Iconic Brand Power + Entrepreneurial Upside: Combine the ground-floor opportunity of building a regional commercial territory with the immediate open-door leverage of America's most trusted brand. • Uncapped Commission • World-Class Technical Support: You focus on relationships, strategy, and closing; our Sales Engineering team will partner with you to solve technical designs, site specs, and surveys. • Direct Executive Backing: Reporting directly to the VP of Revenue Growth & Partnerships, you'll enjoy a flat organizational structure, fast-tracked deal approvals, and true executive sponsorship. • Comprehensive Benefits: Premium healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and long-term career growth within a national brand ecosystem. • Bring the drive. Build the relationships. Win the market. WORKING ENVIRONMENT / MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Works in an office and field environment that includes: sitting at a desk, table or computer workstation for extended periods of time, in field meeting with customers or at job sites.

About AAA

AAA is a federation of motor clubs throughout North America. AAA is a privately held not-for-profit national member association and service organization with over 60 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA provides services to its members, including roadside assistance and others. The organization was founded in 1902 in Chicago, Illinois.
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