Regional Account Executive, Hospitality - Chicago
Hybrid Chicago Full-time Mid-level Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Culligan Quench. Chicago · full-time.
SalaryStated by Culligan Quench
Culligan Quench states pay in the role description below.
RoleAccount Executive
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChicago
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedNov 10, 2026
Role brief
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build hospitality sales leads through in-person outreach to ownership and purchasing groups, individual sites and current clients
- Find client needs and shape tailored proposals, then present solutions to executives and other decision-makers
- Run deals from proposal creation through contract negotiation, while building relationships with hospitality accounts
- Hit new-business targets through steady daily and weekly sales activity, and pursue larger account opportunities
- Keep sales records, prepare reports and expense submissions, and support client retention and contract extensions
What you bring
- You have prior experience in field sales
- You can sell and negotiate effectively, handle customer objections, and communicate clearly by phone and email
- You can work independently, adjust to changing situations and contribute as a reliable team member
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a comparable CRM
Who this fits
This role suits a field seller focused on acquiring and growing hospitality accounts; restaurant or hotel sales experience is a plus. The position is based in Chicago, with three days spent out in the territory.
From the employer
About Culligan Quench
Culligan Quench’s purpose is to impact people’s lives and improve the earth by helping to eliminate the 500 million plastic bottles consumed each year. We play a front-line role in the battle against single-use plastic water bottles by delivering on-demand filtered water solutions to more than 120,000 healthy and environmentally conscious customers across North America. Our bottle-free water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers and coffee brewers purify the existing water supply, providing an endless supply of clean water and water-based beverages for a fixed monthly fee, typically under a long term bundled service and rental subscription agreement. Culligan Quench has grown from a small regional company to an international leader that had a successful NYSE public offering in 2016 and is now a strategic company owned by private equity backed Culligan. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Quench has more than 1,600 team members operating out of more than 90 locations across North America and Puerto Rico. For more information visit https://quench.culligan.com/
About Culligan
There’s nothing more fundamental to life on Earth than water. At Culligan, we believe transforming water can transform the world. That's why we offer expert water services and industry-leading solutions globally. Local Culligan teams deliver better drinking water to people at work, at home and on the go. With expertise across service, science and sustainability, Culligan turns water you can live with into water you can love. For more information visit www.culligan.com.
Values: 5Cs
Culligan as One
Customers come first
Commitment to Innovation
Courage to do what's right
Consistently deliver exceptional results
The Regional Account Executive, Hospitality will play a key role in driving Quench as it continues its rapid growth with a focus on acquisition, growth, and development of new and existing regional and national Key Accounts in the hospitality industry. The ideal candidate will have the desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, process-oriented, results-driven environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Regional Account Executive, Hospitality will play a key role in driving Quench as it continues its rapid growth with a focus on acquisition, growth, and development of new and existing regional and national Key Accounts in the hospitality industry. The ideal candidate will have the desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, process-oriented, results-driven environment.
Compensation:
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Base salary: $50,000 - $60,000 (based on experience)
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On-target earnings: $100K+ (uncapped commission)
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$5,000/month ramp support for first 6 months
Responsibilities
- Generate sales prospecting through face-to-face contact with hospitality-related ownership and purchasing groups and individual locations, maximizing potential lead opportunities and developing opportunity through existing clients.
- Determine client needs and propose appropriate, customized solutions.
- Meet or exceed the new business sales goals with consistent levels of daily/weekly activity.
- Identify appropriate targets and large-scale opportunities.
- Create and deliver high-quality, persuasive sales presentations to C-level and other executives.
- Manage sales cycle including proposal development and contract negotiation.
- Develop, maintain, and broaden relationships with Quench’s hospitality clients
- Play an important role as needed in client retention and contract extensions.
- Complete administrative duties, such as preparing sales reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Requirements and Qualifications
- Prior field sales experience is required; experience selling to restaurants and hotels is a plus
- Passionate about the hospitality industry and a commitment to fostering sustainable water solutions
- Experience interacting with executives and influencing decisions within the C-suite is preferred.
- Strong selling and negotiating skills; ability to overcome customer objections
- Excellent communication skills, via phone and email (clear, enthusiastic; good listening skills; quick understanding of customer needs; strong sales skills; strong follow-up skills)
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly and resourcefully to changing situations
- Solid team player with outstanding integrity
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in Salesforce.com or comparable CRM system
- Bachelor’s degree desired, but not required
Highlights
- Base salary plus uncapped monthly commissions
- OTE: Year 1: $90-110k, Year 2: $100-130k
- Remote, 3 days out in territory
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision which start day one
- 401(k) match of 50% up to 6%
- Unlimited PTO and 10 paid Holidays
- Mileage reimbursement up to $700/ month
- $100 monthly phone stipend
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.