Account Executive – Direct Sales. Location: Work-from-home position. Must live in or near one of these areas: Peoria, IL, Bloomington, IL, Springfield, IL or Rockford, IL. Salary: Up to $80K base with UNCAPPED commission. We’re growing and seeking motivated sales hunters to drive new business across all segments with a robust product portfolio, supported by strong customer service and network. Responsibilities: Maintain and exceed quota and sales goals; penetrate new accounts and retain existing ones; cold call and generate new customer relationships; leverage networking channels and social media; maintain and grow existing accounts; provide customer service and resolve issues; share competitive intelligence; update Salesforce records; maintain accurate forecasting and activity reporting; partner with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction; provide timely reporting to leadership. Requirements: 2–3 years of demonstrated sales success; understanding of selling within Stratus’s segment; ability to multitask and uncover client needs; strong negotiation, interpersonal, presentation, and writing skills. Preferred: Telecom sales expertise in internet (DIA, Broadband), SD-WAN, Voice, and Cloud connectivity. Benefits: 401k matching; Dental, Health, Life, Vision Insurance; Business expense and mileage reimbursement; Paid time off; Work from Home.