Account Development Executive

Job Title: Account Development Executive

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a new delivery program launching in the area. The role involves recruiting local businesses to join a new delivery partner program. You will collaborate with a Field Manager and other local contractors to visit prospective businesses, pitch the program, qualify businesses, guide them through the application process, drive referrals through community organizations, and coordinate recruitment events. The position requires travel within a two-hour driving distance and offers commission opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Visit prospective businesses door-to-door in targeted towns within a two-hour driving distance.
• Present and pitch the new program opportunity to prospective businesses to generate interest.
• Qualify prospective businesses and guide them through the application process, while managing activities and pipelines in Salesforce.
• Support the Field Manager in planning and hosting recruitment events in the community, such as lunch and learns and town hall meetings.
• Collaborate with the Field Manager to engage local influencers, including chambers of commerce and economic development associations.
• Import Excel spreadsheets into Salesforce on a weekly basis to manage partner data.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in sales and/or customer service.
• Required experience in outside/field sales.
• CRM experience, with Salesforce being preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred (2 out of 4 candidates must be bilingual).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Experience in roles involving sales and/or negotiation with customers.
• Professionalism, enthusiasm for teamwork, and a high sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities for field applicants.
• Tech-savvy with experience in multiple systems and technology.
• Ability to travel up to four hours round trip daily.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role, requiring you to spend 4-5 days a week in the field recruiting small businesses. The remaining work is done remotely. You will support the Minneapolis region, with compensation including uncapped commission, PTO eligibility after six months, a phone bill expense allowance, and mileage reimbursement.

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $28.50 - $28.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.