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Role Description

Lifeway is seeking an Account Executive | Midwest for the Outside Sales Team. The Account Executive will be an independent and motivated individual who thrives on proactively seeking opportunities throughout his/her territory in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas. This role requires an outgoing, people-oriented professional who excels at building meaningful relationships and is eager to pursue untapped opportunities to introduce Lifeway’s resources to new and existing clients.

• Act as a trusted advisor, working to understand client needs and position Lifeway’s resources as essential tools for church staff to disciple their congregation.
• Emphasize partnership and collaboration to ensure Lifeway's mission resonates with church communities.
• This is a remotely based territory sales position.
• Qualified candidates must already be located in the assigned territory and available for regular local and overnight travel within the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferred
• Master’s degree, not required
• Doctorate in a related field, not required
• Available to travel within the assigned territory 2-3 days per week, including both local and overnight trips, as required.
• Missional minded with a heart for supporting and serving the church.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience selling value-based products and/or services.
• Skilled in cold calling with a track record of initiating meaningful conversations and building rapport with potential clients.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring new customers and managing client relationships.
• Expertise in lead generation, including both inbound and outbound.
• Demonstrated success in outside sales, with the ability to build relationships, close deals, and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to take on a consultative style when presenting ideas and products.
• Prior experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church.

Requirements

• Strong preference for Salesforce experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more.
• Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture focused on mission and values.
• Access to a productive and ergonomic workspace.
• Occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings and training.