Sales Account Executive - Technology/Telecommunications

Minneapolis, MN Direct-Hire $60000.00 - $70000.00 Onsite Job Description In Coon Rapids, MN Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building NEW relationships, uncovering opportunities, and closing business? We're looking for a high-energy Sales Account Executive to drive growth through new business development, strategic account management, and consultative technology sales. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hunting for new opportunities while also growing and retaining key customer relationships. You will work closely with leadership, marketing, operations, and customer success teams to deliver technology solutions that help customers achieve their business objectives.

Details:

Compensation:

$60,000-$70,000 base + uncapped commission structure (1st year expectations would be $100-$125K)

Commission is paid based on gross revenue and is paid at 4% on new clients and 2% on existing (there are margin requirements that need to be met)

Schedule:

M-F standard business hours (8 hour days)

Type:

Direct Hire

Location:

95% In-office (flexibility after training, with expectation of 3-4 days in-office in Coon Rapids

Duties:

New Business Development

Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within target markets.

Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through outbound outreach, networking, referrals, and industry engagement.

Conduct discovery conversations to understand customer challenges and business objectives.

Present customized technology solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through contract negotiation and close.

Account Management & Growth

Develop trusted relationships with customers and become a strategic business partner.

Drive revenue growth through account expansion, upselling, and cross-selling opportunities.

Consistently achieve or exceed sales quotas, revenue targets, and performance goals.

Lead account planning initiatives and create strategies for long-term customer success.

Maintain expertise in customer pricing, contracts, and account-specific business requirements.

Strategic & Consultative Selling

Analyze customer needs and recommend solutions that address operational and business challenges.

Utilize sales analytics, forecasting, pipeline reporting, and market trends to drive decision-making.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Leadership teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Communicate business insights, opportunities, and risks clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of new business sales experience in Technology Sales, SaaS Sales, IT Services Sales, Telecommunications Sales or B2B Solution Selling.

Proven track record of generating new business and achieving revenue goals.

Experience managing complex sales cycles and multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Strong prospecting, negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience selling software, managed services, telecommunications, cloud, cybersecurity, or other technology solutions.

Expertise using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Experience with strategic account planning and forecasting.

Demonstrated success selling to mid-market and enterprise customers.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include: company paid healthcare, dental and life insurance

IRA with company match

15 days of PTO + paid holidays

All travel and client/sales expenses are covered

A company CC is provided plus cell phone reimbursement

Growth opportunities, they prefer to promote from within

The ability to work remote certain days a week All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference:

JN -082026-427828