Account Executive

Account Executive – Minneapolis, MN

Together We Change Lives. At Kelly, we believe the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless. No matter where you are in your career journey, you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. Here, you'll have opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. As a team, we celebrate inclusion, caring, and collaboration. As a company, we value your contributions, work with integrity, and always put people first — so your impact truly will change lives.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a seasoned Account Executive to join our team and help lead a rebuild of the Minneapolis market. This role requires a consultative relationship builder who thrives on hunting for new business and enjoys building lasting partnerships with clients. Base Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience). Compensation Potential: Competitive commission structure with significantly higher earning potential. Location: 100% in-office with the majority of time spent out in the field canvassing, networking, and meeting with prospective clients. This is an exciting opportunity for someone entrepreneurial, motivated by growth, and eager to make a lasting impact in a high-potential market.

What You'll Do

Develop new business with both strategic, high-volume staffing accounts and high-margin local businesses. Expand and retain existing customer accounts to increase market share and profitability. Create and present customized proposals, contracts, and pricing models. Deliver a consultative sales approach, providing workforce solutions that address client needs. Build strong relationships through networking, field canvassing, and consistent client engagement. Drive sales activity to achieve and exceed revenue goals.

What We're Looking For

2+ years of staffing agency sales experience required. Strong track record of consultative sales and business development. High-energy, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and growing a market. Comfortable with cold calling, prospecting, and networking to generate new business. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Knowledge of competitive staffing trends and market conditions. Ability to work daily in-office and spend most of the time in the field meeting prospective clients.

At Kelly, you'll join a supportive team that values collaboration and celebrates success. You'll have access to resources, training, and career growth opportunities while making a meaningful impact on businesses and job seekers every day. We also offer a comprehensive total compensation package and benefits focused on your professional and personal well-being.

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.