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Account Executive, Senior

QXO

Virginia Beach, VAJob$65–112K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$65–112K/yr
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

QXO is seeking a Senior Account Executive to manage and grow a $7M–$15M book of business. The role focuses on strategic account planning, customer relationships, profitability, and selective new business, while coordinating with branch teams, sales colleagues, and manufacturer partners. The position also includes regular territory travel and mentoring less-experienced Account Executives. Experience in building materials, construction, or wholesale distribution is strongly preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Outside SalesAccount ManagementBuilding MaterialsConstructionWholesale DistributionCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic ThinkingNegotiationRelationship ManagementProfitability ManagementCRM SystemsSales TechnologyCross-Functional InfluenceSpanish

Qualifications

7+ Years Sales Experience$7M–$15M Book ManagementValid Driver's LicenseClean Driving Record

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What you'll do:

  • Own and grow an assigned $7M–$15M book of business, driving sustained revenue, margin, and wallet share growth.

  • Develop and execute comprehensive account plans focused on long-term profitability, retention, and strategic expansion.

  • Conduct regular customer visits, job-site meetings, and structured business reviews with key decision-makers.

  • Serve as the primary relationship owner for complex, high-value customers and strategic accounts.

  • Partner closely with branch leadership, operations, inside sales, and customer support teams to deliver a seamless and differentiated customer experience.

  • Collaborate with hunter-style Outside Sales Representatives to transition newly acquired customers into long-term managed accounts.

  • Participate in joint customer meetings and onboarding sessions to ensure continuity and customer confidence.

  • Identify and pursue selective new business opportunities through referrals, white-space analysis, and market intelligence.

  • Align customers with manufacturer partners and vendor resources to support technical requirements, large projects, and growth initiatives.

  • Negotiate pricing, programs, and terms within established guidelines, exercising sound commercial judgment.

  • Maintain accurate CRM documentation, forecasting, and account plans.

  • Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to proactively identify risks and growth opportunities.

  • Act as a mentor and informal leader to less-experienced Account Executives by sharing best practices and market insights.

  • Travel regularly within the assigned territory to support customer relationships.

What you'll bring:

  • 7-15 years of experience in outside sales, account management, or related customer-facing roles.

  • Demonstrated success managing and growing a $7M–$15M book of business.

  • Strong experience in building materials, construction, or wholesale distribution strongly preferred.

  • Proven ability to manage complex customer relationships and high-value accounts.

  • Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

  • Analytical mindset with disciplined margin and profitability management.

  • High proficiency with CRM systems and sales technology.

  • Ability to work independently while influencing outcomes across cross-functional teams.

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

  • Spanish bilingual proficiency is a plus.

What you'll earn

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • PTO, company holidays, and parental leave

  • Paid training and certifications

  • Legal assistance and identity protection

  • Pet insurance

  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation , national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.

Salary Range:

USD $65,000.00 - USD $112,125.00 /Yr.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,915 open Account Executive jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–112K/yr
  • Virginia median$122–172K/yr220 salary ranges
  • US median$112–155K/yr8,842 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $89K, is 40% below the Virginia median midpoint ($148K) — in the lowest quarter of Account Executive salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 293 open Account Executive jobs in Virginia and 11,915 across the US. 16% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience — more than three in four Account Executive postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,043 postings).
Education
1,664 of the 11,915 open Account Executive jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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