Account Executive, Commercial Flooring- Cincinnati, OH

The Role 

Shaw Contract is growing in Ohio and hiring an Account Executive to lead business development across the Cincinnati and Dayton markets. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, generating new business, and managing a territory with a high degree of autonomy. You’ll work with flooring contractors, end users, and industry partners to deliver flooring solutions from initial opportunity through project completion while building a strong, consistent pipeline of new business. 

What You’ll Do 

• Drive new business through prospecting, networking, and lead follow-up  

• Build and maintain relationships with flooring contractors, end users, and key stakeholders 

• Manage projects from opportunity through order, delivery, and installation 

• Travel daily within the Cincinnati/Dayton territory to develop and grow accounts 

• Utilize Salesforce and structured sales processes (SPPM) to manage pipeline and opportunities 

• Represent Shaw Contract in the local market through meetings and industry events 

What It Takes to Succeed 

• Proven ability to prospect, build pipeline, and close new business 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

• Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently & on a team within the territory 

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills 

Requirements:

• 1+ years of sales experience 

• Must reside in the Cincinnati or Dayton, OH area 

Preferred:

• Experience working with flooring contractors or in commercial interiors 

• Bachelor’s degree