
Account Executive
Fortra LLC. ( HelpSystems LLC )
Saint Paul, MNFull-time$70–75K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
Fortra seeks a results-driven Account Executive to sell its software products within an assigned territory and drive revenue growth. The role involves developing customer relationships, qualifying opportunities, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and closing deals. The Account Executive works with prospective customers and contributes to sales strategies and goals. A bachelor's degree and at least two years of related sales experience are required; technology or software sales experience is preferred.
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Job Duties
Whether you're an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you're passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!
While our company operates remotely, our current hiring strategy is focused on building talent communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Eden Prairie, and the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tri-state area.
We are seeking a results-driven and persuasive Account Executive to join our Sales organization. In this role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by successfully selling Fortra's software products within an assigned geographic territory. You will work closely with prospective customers to identify and qualify business opportunities, prepare formal proposals, lead contract negotiations, and address objections to close deals. Your deep understanding of our solutions, combined with your ability to forecast accurately and consistently, will be essential in achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall success of our go-to-market efforts.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Make regular telephone calls to develop relationships and follow up on leads.
Identify and properly qualify business opportunities.
Lead negotiations, coordinate complex decision-making process, and overcome objections to closure.
Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and friendly manner with all levels of staff and customers.
Assist in determining sales strategies and goals for products and services.
Assist in evaluating product and service offerings in terms of customer needs.
Research and develop lists of potential customers.
Determine customer needs and apply a product and services offering in an effective manner.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
At least two years of related sales experience; technology/software sales preferred
Inside Sales experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and negotiate with emphasis on closing the sale
Compensation: 70,000 USD - 75,000 USD Base Salary
At Fortra, we're breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?
At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.
As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
Flexible PTO policy
Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program
At Fortra, work is only part of the story. Explore what Life at Fortra is all about, from perks that support holistic wellbeing to a culture that keeps you connected and empowered to make an impact beyond the job.
Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
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Minimum Education Required
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Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55155
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
93762
Job Benefits
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How this job compares
Set against the 11,676 open Account Executive jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$70–75K/yr
- Minnesota median$100–143K/yr168 salary ranges
- US median$112–160K/yr8,367 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $73K, is 42% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Account Executive salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 203 open Account Executive jobs in Minnesota and 11,676 across the US. 15% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Account Executive postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,896 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,848 of the 11,676 open Account Executive jobs (16%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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