Account Executive - National Accounts (MN, ND, SD, NE, IA, IN Territory)

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); À distance; USD 175 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Account Executive for National Accounts to partner with Inside Sales and manage strategic relationships across multiple industries. This remote role supports customers across the US Midwest and beyond, offering cloud-based technologies, training, and services to improve safety and compliance. You will develop growth strategies, negotiate contracts, and guide opportunities from identification to adoption while traveling up to 50% and

Qualifications

• Field sales experience in a consultative selling environment.
• Experience selling services, software, subscriptions, or other solution-based offerings.
• Knowledge of Transportation, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or regulatory compliance industries.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute account growth strategies for assigned customers.
• Partner with Inside Sales Representatives to identify opportunities and expand relationships.
• Consult with decision-makers to understand business challenges and recommend tailored solutions.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and supply agreements to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Manage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification through adoption.
• Identify and engage new stakeholders within existing organizations.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and onsite visits to strengthen partnerships.
• Serve as a trusted advisor helping clients navigate evolving safety and compliance requirements.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience by proactively resolving issues.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, customer information, and expense reporting.

Connaissances

Consultative selling

Executive communication

Negotiation

Account management

Time management

Problem solving

Driver's license

Travel 50%

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business

Description du poste

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Account Executive - National Accounts (MN, ND, SD, NE, IA, IN Territory)

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 54956

Requisition #: 20950
Functional Area: Field Sales; Environmental Safety; Human Resources; Transportation Safety; Workplace Safety
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Options: Remote / Work from Home in the US - Midwest Region #LI-Remote
Work Hours: Standard Business Hours

Position Summary

Help organizations stay safe, compliant, and successful.

At J. J. Keller, our purpose is simple: We protect people and the businesses they run.® For more than 70 years, we've helped organizations navigate complex safety, regulatory, and compliance challenges across transportation, environmental health & safety, human resources, and workplace safety.

We're seeking a driven, consultative sales professional to join our National Accounts team as an Account Executive. In this role, you'll partner with an Inside Sales team to grow and develop strategic customer relationships while delivering innovative solutions that help organizations reduce risk, improve compliance, and achieve their business goals. You'll represent a diverse portfolio of cloud-based technologies, training programs, consulting services, and outsourced service offerings to senior-level decision makers across a variety of industries.

This remote position will support customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Indiana. Candidates must reside in the territory and be willing to travel 50% of the timeto strengthen customer relationships and uncover new growth opportunities.

At J. J. Keller, we invest in your success from day one. You'll receive comprehensive onboarding and dedicated field sales training designed to help you build the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to excel in your role.

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused relationship builder who thrives in a consultative sales environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and is motivated by achieving results. If you're passionate about helping organizations operate more safely while building long-term partnerships and driving growth, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join J. J. Keller?

• Sell industry-leading solutions that help customers improve safety, compliance, and business performance.
• Partner with dedicated inside sales professionals to maximize customer success and revenue growth.
• Work remotely while maintaining direct, face-to-face customer engagement.
• Influence complex, high-value agreements and strategic customer relationships.
• Represent a trusted industry leader with deep expertise in transportation, environmental, and workplace safety compliance.

What You'll Do

As an Account Executive, you'll be responsible for growing and developing a portfolio of national accounts through strategic relationship management and solution-based selling.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute account growth strategies for assigned customers.
• Partner closely with Inside Sales Representatives to identify opportunities and expand customer relationships.
• Consult with decision-makers to understand business challenges and recommend tailored solutions.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and supply agreements to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification through implementation and customer adoption.
• Identify and engage new stakeholders, influencers, and decision-makers within existing customer organizations.
• Coordinate customer meetings, presentations, and onsite visits to strengthen partnerships.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by helping clients navigate evolving safety and compliance requirements.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience by proactively resolving issues ensuring customer success.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, customer information, and expense reporting.

What Makes You Successful

You are a relationship builder who enjoys solving business problems and creating value for customers. You're comfortable navigating complex sales cycles, engaging executive-level contacts, and managing opportunities independently while collaborating across teams.

We're Looking For:

Experience

• Field sales experience in a consultative selling environment
• Experience selling services, software, subscriptions, or other solution-based offerings.
• Knowledge of the Transportation, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), or regulatory compliance industries preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and additional field sales experience will be considered.

Skills

• Strong consultative selling and business development abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory or industry concepts in a clear, customer-focused manner.
• Proven negotiation and account management skills.
• Strong presentation and executive communication capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented mindset.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%.

Internal J. J. Keller experience requirements may vary from those for external candidates, with consideration given to demonstrated performance, institutional knowledge, and career progression within the organization.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Frequent airplane or car travel required for this position.

We Protect People & The Businesses They Run™

Every associate at J. J. Keller makes a difference by creating safer, more respectful workplaces. Whether serving our customers directly with expertise in safety and regulatory compliance or supporting the business with specialized skills, together we contribute to better workplaces for people across North America.

J. J. Keller provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, etc. The compensation range for this role is $175,000.00 to $185,000.00 which varies depending on factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience and geographic location. Note that J. J. Keller is not currently recruiting employees to work in California.

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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. isan Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Nearest Major Market: Oshkosh

Nearest Secondary Market: Appleton

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