Inside Sales Account Manager SLED

Overview Inside Sales Account Manager - SLED (Remote) 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 Responsibilities What You'll Do 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 Who Thrives Here? 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. 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. If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, compete, and build something meaningful over time, we'd love to hear from you. Min USD $45,000.00/Yr. Max USD $65,000.00/Yr. Qualifications What We're Looking For 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 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. Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".