Account Executive

Lifeway Christian Resources

. Develop and execute a territory business plan with sales leadership .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative selling and relationship building within the church sector, leveraging strong cold calling and lead generation skills to drive new partnerships and exceed sales targets. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for managing sales activities and forecasting revenue.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingCold Calling SkillsSalesforce ProficiencyNew Customer AcquisitionRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Lead Generation StrategiesSales Cycle ManagementRevenue ForecastingSales Activity TrackingDeal Closing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedGoal-OrientedTrust-BuildingTeam Performance

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

Church PartnershipsEvangelical Christian ChurchMinistry OperationsValue-Based ProductsPerformance-Based Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a territory business plan with sales leadership
Drive new and existing church partnerships through cold calling, networking, and consultative selling
Prospect and qualify new church accounts using inbound and outbound lead generation strategies
Build trust-based relationships with church stakeholders
Guide stakeholders toward Lifeway solutions aligned with ministry goals
Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach through close
Meet or exceed revenue targets
Deliver monthly and quarterly revenue forecasts based on pipeline data and business understanding
Maintain records of sales activity, contacts, and opportunities in Salesforce
Monitor competitive and market trends and share insights with sales leadership and peers
Provide feedback on sales materials and internal processes
Live out Lifeway’s mission and values with commitment to Kingdom work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified candidates must already be located in the assigned territory covering DC, MD and VA
Available for regular local and overnight travel within the assigned territory
3+ years of experience selling value-based products or services
Proven cold calling skills with a track record of building rapport and initiating meaningful conversations
Experience with inbound and outbound lead generation strategies
Demonstrated success in outside or field sales, including relationship building, deal closing, and exceeding targets
Excellent oral and written communication skills across multiple leadership levels
Consultative selling approach and ability to assess needs and present tailored solutions
Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a track record of individual and team performance
Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church
Prior experience with a CRM platform, with strong preference for Salesforce
Demonstrated success in new customer acquisition in a fast-paced, performance-based sales environment
Familiarity with the local church landscape and ministry operations
Heart for the local church and mission-driven sales contexts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equipment and resources for a productive and ergonomic workspace
Work from Anywhere culture with autonomy and flexibility with work hours
Healthcare
Vacation and sick time
Holiday pay
Care days
401(k) plan
Maternity and paternity leave
Adoption assistance
Mission trip time
Travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members
Occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings and training