Sales Executive

Heartland Business Systems

. Serve as a strategic partner to the CRO and Sales leadership .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWest Des Moines • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills while effectively supporting executive leadership through strategic scheduling, meeting coordination, and communication management. Proficient in leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and manage complex logistics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Support ExperienceCalendar ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyEvent PlanningTravel Coordination

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementEvent PlanningTravel CoordinationInvoice ProcessingPerformance Review Coordination

Soft Skills

Exceptional OrganizationStrong JudgmentTime-Management SkillsTeam-Player OrientationProfessional Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteOutlookWordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Executive Leadership SupportSales Meetings CoordinationOperational EfficiencyCross-Functional InitiativesConflict Resolution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic partner to the CRO and Sales leadership
Manage the CRO’s dynamic executive calendar, including prioritization, strategic scheduling, conflict resolution, and gatekeeping
Coordinate internal and external meetings, leadership cadences, cross-functional initiatives, and sales forums
Plan and execute sales meetings and communications, including monthly calls, agendas, content development, and post-meeting distribution
Coordinate complex domestic travel arrangements and team logistics
Oversee CRO expense management, including submission, review, and approval
Lead end-to-end planning for executive and sales-level events
Leverage artificial intelligence to enhance business processes and operational efficiency
Support executive communications and professional social media activity with Marketing
Perform administrative and operational tasks, including invoice processing, vacation approvals, performance review coordination, and executive meeting logistics
Serve as a backup for other administrative functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
6+ years of administrative experience
At least 3+ years of experience supporting Executive Leadership
Strong judgment in determining when to act autonomously versus when to escalate
Exceptional organization, prioritization, and time-management skills
Capacity to manage multiple high-priority requests simultaneously
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Outcome-focused mindset
Strong prioritization skills
Team-player orientation
Professional attitude and respectful demeanor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation Package, which may include bonus, incentive, commission, fair wage, retirement plans, and benefits with HSA-compatible plans
Growth Opportunities
Community Involvement
Personal Development
Employee and Family Celebrations
Green Initiatives
Personal Time Off
Work Life Balance
Recognition and Awards