Inside Sales Account Manager SLED

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connection is hiring an Account Manager in technology sales to build relationships with state and local governments, higher education, and K-12 schools from a remote U.S. office.

You’ll join a team of experts, receive training, coaching, and ongoing development to grow your career. Compensation includes a $19.25/hour base, uncapped commissions, and three years of commission guarantees, with typical first-year earnings of $50,000–$60,000.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay organized and self-directed in a remote environment.
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching.
• Demonstrated perseverance through challenges.
• Interest in building a career in consultative sales.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new customer relationships within state and local government, higher education, and K-12 organizations.
• Engage decision-makers to understand organizational goals and technology needs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities through outbound outreach and relationship development.
• Collaborate with internal experts and vendor partners to deliver customer solutions.
• Develop long-term customer relationships through consultative selling and exceptional service.
• Manage daily activity, follow-up, and account planning in a structured sales environment.

Skills

Work ethic

Communication

Self-directed

Coachable

Goal-oriented

Perseverance

Consultative sales

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

You’re the heart of Connection. A people person who loves to help, listen, and learn. Join our team of experts to grow your career and work side by side with specialists from the industry’s biggest tech manufacturers.

Overview

Build a Career in Technology Sales

At Connection, we believe exceptional salespeople aren't born with technology expertise. They're driven, coachable, competitive, and committed to continuous growth.

We're looking for ambitious individuals who want to build a long-term career in sales while helping state and local governments, higher education institutions, and K-12 schools solve technology challenges.

Whether you're a recent graduate, former athlete, military veteran, customer-facing professional, or someone who thrives on goals and achievement, we'll provide the training, coaching, and support to help you succeed.

Why Join Connection?

At Connection, you'll gain exposure to more than 460,000 technology products and services from over 1,600 industry-leading partners while developing consultative sales skills that can support long-term career growth.

What You’ll Gain

• Structured onboarding and training.
• Dedicated sales coaching and mentorship.
• Three years of commission guarantees.
• Exposure to leading technology manufacturers and solution providers.
• Opportunity to build a long-term sales career in a growing market.
• Remote work environment with ongoing support and development opportunities.

Compensation

• $19.25/hour base pay
• Uncapped commission
• Typical first-year earnings of $50,000-$60,000
• Commission guarantees during your first three years

Before You Apply

Success requires resiliency, persistence, self-discipline, and the willingness to learn through challenges. Building a book of business takes effort and consistency, but for candidates who embrace growth, the opportunity to develop a long-term career is significant.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new customer relationships within state and local government, higher education, and K-12 organizations.
• Engage decision-makers to understand organizational goals and technology needs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities through outbound outreach and relationship development.
• Collaborate with internal experts and vendor partners to deliver customer solutions.
• Develop long-term customer relationships through consultative selling and exceptional service.
• Manage daily activity, follow-up, and account planning in a structured sales environment.

Requirements

The most successful Account Managers are:

• Competitive and goal-oriented.
• Coachable and eager to learn.
• Self-motivated and accountable.
• Persistent when facing challenges and setbacks.
• Strong communicators who build relationships naturally.
• Curious problem-solvers.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Committed to building a long-term career rather than seeking immediate success.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Have Experience In:

• Collegiate athletics
• Military service
• Retail or wireless sales
• Banking or financial services
• Hospitality leadership
• Recruiting or staffing
• Business development
• Customer service leadership
• Sales internship programs
• Other customer-facing roles where you were measured on goals, performance, or outcomes

Technology sales experience is helpful, but not required. We're more interested in your work ethic, coachability, and commitment to growth.

Required:

• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay organized and self-directed in a remote environment.
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching.
• Demonstrated perseverance through challenges.
• Interest in building a career in consultative sales.

Preferred:

• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Sales internship, sales training, or business development experience.
• Exposure to technology, business, education, government, or customer service environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

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