Associate Account Executive - Puppet
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Perforce. Minneapolis · full-time · $65,000–$110,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Help bring in and retain customers while learning how sales work across the full process
- Handle sales team admin and data entry, and keep customer details current in CRM systems
- Join sales discussions and training, and help prepare reports and presentations
- Work with colleagues to follow sales rules and support other products or brands when needed
What you bring
- You have up to two years of sales or related experience
- You can use CRM software and Microsoft Office, and communicate well with customers and colleagues
- You learn quickly, stay organized, and bring an interest in sales and customer service
- You can create useful AI prompts, refine them, and check results against business needs
Who this fits
This entry-level role suits someone building a foundation in sales, with broad exposure to customer work and team support. The position is based in Minneapolis and is hybrid.
From the employer
Position Summary:
Our leader for the west Puppet sales team at Perforce is searching for an Associate Account Executive to join the team. The Associate Account Executive at Perforce will be an entry-level position where individuals will be in the process of acquiring a foundational understanding of sales principles and methodologies.
Duties will encompass a broad range of basic responsibilities throughout the sales process, including tasks related to customer acquisition and retention. The Associate Account Executive will collaborate with different team members to ensure adherence to applicable sales regulations and guidelines while gaining practical experience.
Responsibilities:
- • Assist in basic customer acquisition and retention activities
• Learn and apply foundational sales principles and methodologies
• Support the sales team in administrative tasks and data entry
• Participate in sales meetings and training sessions
• Help maintain customer records and update CRM systems
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with sales regulations
• Assist in preparing sales reports and presentations
• May be required to support additional products/brands as required.
Requirements:
- • Basic understanding of CRM software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiasm for sales and customer service
• 0-2 years of experience in Sales or a related field
AI Fluency:
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Level 2: Skilled Prompter (Advanced Foundation / Early Proficient) - Crafts effective, outcome‑oriented prompts, iterates to improve quality and speed, and validates AI outputs against business context and expectations.
All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards.
Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company. If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today! www.perforce.com Please click here for: EOE & Belonging Statements | Perforce Software
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