Account Director Jobs in North Dakota
Account Director jobs in North Dakota are consistently active, with demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare administration, agriculture-adjacent industries, and regional media and advertising. Most openings are in Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks, where established employers like Sanford Health, Gate City Bank, and Bremer Bank maintain long-standing account management teams. The most sought-after specializations are B2B client relationship management, regional sales leadership, and marketing account strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Reports To: Sales Director
Location: Bismarck, North Dakota (on-site)
Status: Full-time, exempt
We are hiring an Account Executive to build and grow our partners across North Dakota - organizations that want their company to be a part of something people remember for years. If you love getting in front of decision-makers, building relationships that renew year after year, and seeing what you sold come to life, this role is for you.
About Funatix Events
Funatix Events is a full-service live events and experiential entertainment company based in Bismarck, North Dakota, built to be North Dakota's first-call experience company for major events. We design, sell, and deliver experiences across the state, including Mandan Rodeo Days, the Bismarck Marathon, Red White & Boom, the North Dakota Governors' Cup, the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, the NDACo Annual Conference, the Bismarck Depot summer series, and company celebrations for some of the region's largest employers.
- Experience Obsessed. We obsess over the guest experience, from the first ad they see to the last thing they remember.
- Positive Energy. We bring energy to the work and to each other.
- Innovating Constantly. We do not run last year's playbook because it worked last year.
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Community Builders. We build experiences that bring people together and make our communities stronger.
This is a quota-carrying sales role on a growing sales team. You will own your own book of partners, from the first call through the renewal, working alongside the Sales Director and Sales Coordinator.
- Prospect with purpose across a variety of organizations that support the type of events we serve.
- Build and work a target list of North Dakota organizations with big goals and leaders ready to invest in the experience.
- Sell sponsorships and partnerships for Funatix-owned experiences. Show up where decision makers are, including chambers, associations, partners, and community boards.
- Set meetings with the people who can say yes, not just the people who are interested. Qualify every opportunity on fit - budget, scope, timing, etc.
- Show up prepared and lead discovery on the client's purpose, audience, and desired experience.
- Agree on what success looks like with the client before anything is pitched. Answer potential partner questions so nothing is left hanging.
- Follow up fast, create urgency, and ask for the business.
- Own the proposal and pricing, working with the Sales Coordinator on decks and contracts.
- Negotiate to signature using Funatix agreement templates, and bring non-standard terms to the Sales Director and General Manager. Sell only what is in the approved experience plan, so every promise is one the team can keep.
- Hand every signed deal cleanly to the Event Lead and Sales Coordinator so the experience matches the promise.
- Stay the account owner from contract to event day, including follow-up on outstanding balances for your accounts. Host clients and partners on event days, including nights, weekends, and holidays during the season.
- Recap results with every partner.
- Renew, upgrade, and extend partnerships, including multi-year agreements. Keep your pipeline current and bring your numbers to the weekly sales meeting.
- Three to five years of B2B sales with a record of closing and renewing your own accounts.
- Sponsorship, sports and entertainment, hospitality, venue, conference, or agency sales preferred. Existing North Dakota business, association, or chamber relationships a plus.
- Consultative selling: discovery, custom proposals, and pricing that holds up.
- Clear, professional writing and confident presentations.
- Pipeline discipline in a CRM, plus comfort with Canva, Asana, and standard office tools. Ability to travel to meetings and events across North Dakota.
- Closer with a long view. You ask for the business, and you want the renewal just as much.
- Experience obsessed. You start with the partner’s goals and the guest experience before you talk price.
- Picks up the phone and shows up in person.
- Positive, organized, and able to manage many open deals while event season is running.
Career Development
- Salary: Competitive base salary based on experience, plus commission.
- Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match after one year.
- Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO.
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Growth: Professional development opportunities and a path to larger accounts.
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Account Director Job Market in North Dakota
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Who's Hiring
- State Farm10
- SustainableHR7
- iHeartMedia3
- Nexstar Media Group3
- Vestis2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
- Media & Entertainment
- Energy
- Telecommunications
What North Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account director jobs across North Dakota.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field required
- Five or more years of progressive account management or client-facing sales experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a regional client portfolio independently
- Strong proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Experience leading cross-functional teams or coordinating with internal service departments
- Familiarity with North Dakota's key industries including agriculture, energy, or healthcare services
Account Director Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a account director in North Dakota?
Most account director roles in North Dakota require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a closely related field, along with several years of account management experience. No state-issued license is required for this role. Candidates typically advance from senior account manager or sales manager positions within North Dakota's financial services, healthcare, or regional media sectors, building a client portfolio and leadership record before stepping into a director-level role.
How much do account directors make in North Dakota?
Account directors in North Dakota earn a median of about $66,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,980 for the lowest 10% to over $146,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account directors in North Dakota?
Employers hiring account directors in North Dakota right now include State Farm, SustainableHR, and iHeartMedia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Dakota's financial services and healthcare sectors tend to generate the most consistent director-level account openings across the state.
Which North Dakota cities have the most account director jobs?
The cities with the most account director openings in North Dakota are Fargo, Bismarck, and Minot. Fargo dominates the distribution as the state's largest commercial hub, home to major financial institutions, regional healthcare networks, and corporate offices that maintain dedicated account leadership teams, while Bismarck contributes openings tied to state government contracting, energy, and insurance.
Are there remote account director jobs in North Dakota?
Yes, and more than many client-facing roles, since account directors frequently work through digital communication tools and manage relationships remotely. About 29% of account director openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in corporate account management. Strategic and relationship oversight duties tend to be the most remote-compatible parts of the role, while in-person client meetings remain common for locally based accounts.
How can I get hired as a account director in North Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an account manager or business development representative role at a North Dakota employer, then building toward a director position. Large regional employers like Sanford Health, Bremer Bank, and Gate City Bank hire for associate or junior account roles that develop the skills needed at the director level. A demonstrated client portfolio, a CRM certification, or a record of exceeding targets in a related sales or marketing role gives candidates a meaningful edge when making the move.
Where can I find and apply to account director jobs in North Dakota?
You can find and apply to account director jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly without needing to create a profile or sign up.
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