Account Director, Career Connect Sales

Year Up United

. Build pipeline and secure revenue through paid employer partnerships nationwide .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic account management and business development, with a strong focus on relationship building and consultative sales approaches. Proven ability to generate leads, manage sales targets, and drive partnership success across various industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentConsultative Sales ApproachLead GenerationRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Sales Target ManagementPipeline ManagementPartnership SalesProposal DevelopmentAccount-Specific Playbooks

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringNetworkingEngagement with Decision-Makers

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAdvanced ManufacturingSkilled TradesTalent SolutionsIndustry Influencers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build pipeline and secure revenue through paid employer partnerships nationwide
Build new relationships in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, and other industries
Design talent solutions that generate training fees, placement fees, and subscriptions
Manage a portfolio of target accounts and drive partnership sales
Review personal pipeline weekly and maintain target accounts
Meet or exceed activity, placement, pilot, revenue, industry-growth, retention, upgrade, and partnership-ROI metrics
Serve as subject matter expert for assigned industries
Attend networking and industry events to acquire leads
Use technology to support outreach, follow-up, and proposal development
Share sales materials and proposals with colleagues
Create account-specific playbooks for colleagues after pilot phases
Establish relationships with industry influencers and strategic partners
Engage decision-makers in formal and informal settings
Update Salesforce activity, meeting notes, and sales stages daily
Coach or mentor a small number of current students
Join and sometimes facilitate weekly student group sessions
Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10+ years of experience in strategic account management and/or business development
Industry expertise in at least one key target industry
Strong track record of selling into or partnering with leaders in target industries preferred
Experience with a consultative sales approach
Demonstrated ability to generate leads, close business, and manage annual sales targets
Documented strengths in meaningful relationship building
Applicants must live within a reasonable commutable distance to a Year Up United location
Candidates must live and work in a state, or approved proximate state, where Year Up United operates
Thoughtful cover letter and resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage
401(k) match for eligible participants
Three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment
Four weeks paid vacation after initial year
Hybrid work arrangement
On-site work at least two days per week starting January 5, 2026
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities