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Inside Sales Account Manager SLED

Role overview

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

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

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Coaching
  • Persistence
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Connection

IT Services & IT Consulting

As a Global IT Solutions Provider, we connect people with technology that enhances growth, elevates productivity, and empowers innovation. Founded in 1982, Connection delivers valuable IT services and advanced technology solutions to business, government, healthcare, and education markets. Today, we serve our customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, our team of on-staff experts, and our efficient procurement websites. Additionally, we deliver global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries. Twice recognized by Forbes as one of β€œAmerica’s Most Trustworthy Companies,” our goal is to provide customers with the expert guidance, state-of-the-art tools, and exceptional service to solve their technology challenges. Throughout our community, we strive to inspire success and increase the value of IT investments. Our Values Respect: We are united by one common vision. We work together to create a winning culture built upon mutual trust and respect. Excellence: We focus on activities that drive results. We lead by example. We work to achieve excellence in all aspects of our business. We are always looking for better ways to serve our customers. Teamwork: We win togetherβ€”all success is mutual. We are accountable to our customers, employees, and shareholders. We work as a team to effectively collaborate, and drive innovation. Integrity: We are honest and direct in all of our dealings. Honor above all else!

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

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 β€œlive person".  

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