Account Manager

CRG Search; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CRG Search is seeking an Account Manager to manage a mature territory and drive revenue growth across K12, technical colleges and industrial clients. This role combines account management with new business development and requires a consultative, relationship-driven approach.

The candidate will work closely with educators, administrators, and industry partners to deliver advanced technology solutions that transform technical education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; technical aptitude required.
• 4-10+ years of business development experience, preferably in technical or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to sell complex solutions with long sales cycles.
• Strong aptitude for technology; able to learn and articulate technical products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts while developing new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, administrators, and industry partners.
• Drive complex sales cycles from concept to funding approval and purchase order.
• Represent a portfolio of advanced technology solutions (automation, robotics, CNC, welding, mechatronics, etc.).
• Attend and actively participate in STEM events and tradeshows.
• Collaborate with internal technical and administrative teams for installation and support.

Skills

Account management

New business development

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Summary

We are recruiting an Account Manager to manage a mature territory and drive revenue growth across K12, technical colleges and industrial clients. This role combines account management with new business development and requires a consultative, relationship-driven approach. The Business Development Executive will work closely with educators, administrators, and industry leaders to deliver advanced technology solutions that transform technical education programs.

Location

Remote - North Dakota, South Dakota, or Western Minnesota

Compensation

Enjoy a competitive base salary + bonus and full benefits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts while developing new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, administrators, and industry partners.
• Drive complex sales cycles from concept to funding approval and purchase order.
• Represent a portfolio of advanced technology solutions (automation, robotics, CNC, welding, mechatronics, etc.).
• Attend and actively participate in STEM events and tradeshows.
• Collaborate with internal technical and administrative teams for installation and support.

Education, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; technical aptitude required.
• 4-10+ years of business development experience, preferably in technical or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to sell complex solutions with long sales cycles.
• Strong aptitude for technology; able to learn and articulate technical products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High energy, polished, driven, and self-motivated.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation, or STEM education preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.