Account Director Jobs in Minnesota
Account Director jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, with strong concentrations in advertising, healthcare marketing, financial services, and technology sectors that anchor the Twin Cities economy. Most hiring is centered in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington, where employers like Optum, General Mills, and Ameriprise Financial maintain large account management teams. The most sought-after specialties are B2B enterprise accounts, digital media, and healthcare client services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where "Health for all, Hunger for none" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.
Regional Account Director, Cardiovascular - Minnesota
PURPOSE
Regional Account Director, Cardiology - Minnesota
As a Regional Account Director, you will be accountable for achieving Account Sales Objectives. You will build relationships with key accounts throughout the Area as defined by the Senior Area General Manager. Your role involves understanding and recommending the use of Kerendia in the appropriate patient type and identifying opportunities to expand business by aligning the appropriate use of Kerendia with the Account's patient care objectives. You will establish a comprehensive Strategic Account Business Plan aimed at creating long and short-term sales growth. You will penetrate physical access and market access barriers to achieve account objectives and create Kerendia Advocates and Clinical Champions throughout the Account by building strategic relationships with prescribers and administrators. Collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Market Access and Medical, Area General Managers, Regional Marketing and Sales Consultants, is essential. You will lead and coordinate pull-through at the local level.
The span of coverage will be Minnesota. Ideal candidates would reside in Minnesota.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the Regional Account Director are to:
- Coordinate efforts of the cross-functional Bayer team to achieve short and long-term account objectives;
- Develop and execute a Strategic Business Plan and Account Map in alignment with cross-functional stakeholders (Medical, Market Access, Regional Marketing, Sales Leadership, etc.);
- Identify and access key stakeholders within the account who influence Kerendia Advocacy;
- Lead and coordinate field sales pull-through;
- Responsible for overall sales objectives in assigned key accounts, maximizing sales opportunity for Kerendia;
- Position Kerendia for appropriate patient types to key stakeholders throughout the Account;
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to achieve shared Account Objectives;
- Maintain a high level of communication with key customers;
- Develop, manage and coordinate account strategy;
- Synthesize information quickly and ensure internal and external data are incorporated into Account Business Plans;
- Act in tandem with Market Access, Medical, Regional Marketing and Sales organizations to strengthen relationships with key healthcare systems;
- Effectively influence critical healthcare accounts to understand the value of Bayer products;
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Resourceful, strategic, and analytical thinker, and creative problem solver with a "See it, Own it, Solve it, Do it" approach;
- Ability to work cross-functionally and in a matrix environment;
- Business travel by air and car required up to 50%;
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation;
- Strong understanding of market direction/business insight.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of industry-relevant work experience with a strong network and relationships across healthcare systems and with Specialty HCP networks (i.e., Nephrologists, Endocrinologists, Cardiologists);
- Minimum 2 years of Account Management experience;
- Prior experience in pharmaceutical sales, market access, health outcomes, medical education, marketing, or other relevant disciplines
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $163,200.00 - $244,800.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 11/9/26.
#LI-US
#LI-AMS
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where "Health for all, Hunger for none" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.
Regional Account Director, Cardiovascular - Minnesota
PURPOSE
Regional Account Director, Cardiology - Minnesota
As a Regional Account Director, you will be accountable for achieving Account Sales Objectives. You will build relationships with key accounts throughout the Area as defined by the Senior Area General Manager. Your role involves understanding and recommending the use of Kerendia in the appropriate patient type and identifying opportunities to expand business by aligning the appropriate use of Kerendia with the Account's patient care objectives. You will establish a comprehensive Strategic Account Business Plan aimed at creating long and short-term sales growth. You will penetrate physical access and market access barriers to achieve account objectives and create Kerendia Advocates and Clinical Champions throughout the Account by building strategic relationships with prescribers and administrators. Collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Market Access and Medical, Area General Managers, Regional Marketing and Sales Consultants, is essential. You will lead and coordinate pull-through at the local level.
The span of coverage will be Minnesota. Ideal candidates would reside in Minnesota.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the Regional Account Director are to:
- Coordinate efforts of the cross-functional Bayer team to achieve short and long-term account objectives;
- Develop and execute a Strategic Business Plan and Account Map in alignment with cross-functional stakeholders (Medical, Market Access, Regional Marketing, Sales Leadership, etc.);
- Identify and access key stakeholders within the account who influence Kerendia Advocacy;
- Lead and coordinate field sales pull-through;
- Responsible for overall sales objectives in assigned key accounts, maximizing sales opportunity for Kerendia;
- Position Kerendia for appropriate patient types to key stakeholders throughout the Account;
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to achieve shared Account Objectives;
- Maintain a high level of communication with key customers;
- Develop, manage and coordinate account strategy;
- Synthesize information quickly and ensure internal and external data are incorporated into Account Business Plans;
- Act in tandem with Market Access, Medical, Regional Marketing and Sales organizations to strengthen relationships with key healthcare systems;
- Effectively influence critical healthcare accounts to understand the value of Bayer products;
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Resourceful, strategic, and analytical thinker, and creative problem solver with a "See it, Own it, Solve it, Do it" approach;
- Ability to work cross-functionally and in a matrix environment;
- Business travel by air and car required up to 50%;
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation;
- Strong understanding of market direction/business insight.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of industry-relevant work experience with a strong network and relationships across healthcare systems and with Specialty HCP networks (i.e., Nephrologists, Endocrinologists, Cardiologists);
- Minimum 2 years of Account Management experience;
- Prior experience in pharmaceutical sales, market access, health outcomes, medical education, marketing, or other relevant disciplines
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $163,200.00 - $244,800.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 11/9/26.
#LI-US
#LI-AMS
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account director jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive client services or account management experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a book of client accounts
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across creative, strategy, and media
- Strong background in presenting and negotiating with senior-level stakeholders
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and familiarity with marketing analytics tools
Account Director Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a account director in Minnesota?
Most account director roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or communications, followed by several years of account management or client services experience. Minnesota does not issue a state license for this role. Employers in the Twin Cities typically expect candidates to have agency or corporate marketing experience and a record of managing significant client relationships before moving into a director-level seat.
How much do account directors make in Minnesota?
Account directors in Minnesota earn a median of about $75,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,810 for the lowest 10% to over $146,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account directors in Minnesota?
Employers hiring account directors in Minnesota right now include JLL, Bayer, and Cengage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The Twin Cities' deep concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, healthcare systems, and regional agencies means account director openings are spread across industries rather than clustered in a single sector.
Which Minnesota cities have the most account director jobs?
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Osseo have the most account director openings in Minnesota. Minneapolis drives the bulk of demand through its concentration of corporate headquarters, advertising agencies, and financial services firms, while St. Paul adds government and healthcare-adjacent clients and Bloomington contributes through its retail, hospitality, and technology employer base.
Are there remote account director jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than many client-facing roles allow. About 80% of account director openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the strategic planning and client communication work can be done off-site. The parts of the role most likely to stay fully remote are strategy development, reporting, and internal account reviews, while key client presentations and new business pitches often require in-person attendance.
How can I get hired as a account director in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to start as an account manager or account supervisor at a Twin Cities agency or a corporate marketing department, then build toward director-level responsibility over time. Large Minnesota employers like Ameriprise, UnitedHealth Group, and regional advertising agencies regularly hire account coordinators and managers as entry points. Building a portfolio of client results, taking on mentorship from senior directors, and earning a project management credential can accelerate the move into director-level roles.
Where can I find and apply to account director jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to account director jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and the industries you want to work in, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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