Business Development Executive (Req #1145)
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $97,500/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($126k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $82k–$315k/yr.
The posting
Candidates must be located in or near the Houston, Texas area with a willingness to work on-site at least 2 days a week
As a Business Development Executive, you will manage high-level business development and growth of Managed Services sales in an assigned territory. You will serve as an overlay resource within an assigned territory, driving awareness, training, pipeline development and sales in both a sell-to and sell-through model.
The essential functions of this position include
- Primary territory liaison responsible for driving objectively measured incremental growth of ePlus Managed Services
- Work with field sales organization to assist with training and skill development for selling of Managed Services
- Lead efforts for Managed Services demand generation campaigns working with field sales organization
- Collaborate with existing ePlus field sales and services leadership
- Analyze and prioritize selling activity within existing accounts that will drive efficient sales growth of Managed Services
- Develop joint marketing plans to recommend tactics and assist the field with regularly scheduled demand generation activities within your territory
- Manage ongoing training and development of supported sales and engineering staff, relative to Managed Services
- Provide accurate forecasting of Managed Services sales, for assigned regions
- Meet or exceed financial targets for Managed Services sales
- Collaborate with peers across other markets to share best practices and develop a consistent approach for position, yielding optimal results for the organization
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Business, Management, Computer Science or Engineering field preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience selling Managed Service solutions, with significant business development responsibilities
- Proven success selling solutions at the CXO and VP level
- Sales leadership experience preferred
- Willingness to travel within assigned territory
- Knowledge and experience selling annuity-based managed services
- Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving and time management skills
- Ability to work well in a matrix managed environment
- Proven ability to leverage subject matter experts to further the sales process
- Able to work independently
Position Specifics
The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $85,000 and $110,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.
ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Who We Are
At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results.
Corporate Values
- Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
- Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.
- Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.
- Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
- ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work.
Physical Requirements
- While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.
- By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.
ePlus maintains a California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Privacy Notice on our Trust Center, available here: CCPA Privacy Notice .
Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity.
Taken from ePlus's own posting, last seen live on 2 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 15 questions (5 written).
- 1.Are you 18 years of age or older?Yes or no
- 2.Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.? (If applying to non-US job, select N/A)Pick one: Yes · No · N/A
- 3.Do you now, or will you in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?Yes or no
- 4.Are you currently subject to a non-compete, non-solicitation, employment agreement or any other active obligation with another employer?Yes or no
- 5.Have you previously been employed by ePlus Technology, inc, or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates?Yes or no
- 6.What is your desired salary?Short answer
- 7.What number would you like to reach all-in? At ePlus we call this number OTE (on target earnings).Short answer
- 8.Have you previously been or currently are in a position with a sales quota?Written answer
- 9.Are you located in or near the Houston, Texas area with a willingness to work on-site at least 2 days a week?Yes or no
- 10.Are you willing and able to travel throughout the TOLA region as needed? Do you have previous experience supporting the TOLA region?Written answer
- 11.Do you have at least 5+ years of experience selling managed services?Written answer
- 12.How many years have you been in the IT services industry?Written answer
- 13.Please enter your full address here (Street, City, State, and Zip Code).Short answer
- 14.Do you currently or have you previously worked for Deloitte?Yes or no
- 15.If you answered Yes to having been employed by Deloitte, please provide the dates during which you were employed by Deloitte and your title(s). If you answered No, enter "N/A"Written answer
From ePlus's apply page, checked 2 Nov 2026.
About ePlus
Resells networking, data center, cloud, security, collaboration and AI technology from the big vendors, wrapped in its own professional, managed and financing services, to mid-size and Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies and service providers.
Pay schedule: Base salary plus commission on individual sales, uncapped for account executives, sales directors and two New York presales architects, with discretionary bonuses named in some postings; its AE seats are hybrid within the territory, with up to 30% travel.
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