Account Executive Jobs in Detroit, MI
Account Executive jobs in Detroit are in strong demand across automotive technology, healthcare, logistics, and financial services, with hiring concentrated in Downtown Detroit, Midtown, and the New Center district. Employers actively filling roles right now include DHL, Kpler, and Optum. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Rewards Network®
Rewards Network is a fast-paced, restaurant-focused fintech company that connects restaurants with the world's most powerful consumer loyalty programs to reward diners through card-linked offers. We are the leading capital provider for restaurants, and our partners—companies like United, Delta, Bilt, Fetch, and Rakuten—are the leaders in their industries. With a strong foundation built over four decades, Rewards Network has delivered enduring value to more than 100,000 restaurants.
Our Culture
At Rewards Network, you'll be part of a driven and diverse team that excels in collaboration, issue resolution, and taking ownership of both personal growth and the company's success. We take pride in partnering with the world's most powerful loyalty programs to drive full-price paying customers to local restaurants through marketing services and flexible funding options. Our engaging and rewarding environment is designed to help you gain your full potential.
Job Overview
As an outside Account Executive, you will drive the company's growth while building your career and earning lasting rewards. We need your sales expertise and drive to help us grow local restaurants in your territory.
Join our Team.
This is a field sales opportunity within the Detroit, MI territory. Candidates MUST live locally to this area.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and acquire new customers through cold calling, door-to-door sales (25+ daily), and additional outreach to meet and exceed sales quotas.
- Develop and grow a robust pipeline, scheduling in-person meetings with decision-makers and advancing sales through the process.
- Build lasting relationships with new leads and existing customers, ensuring high engagement and awareness of new product offerings.
- Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals, including cold calls, in-person meetings, presentations, and closing deals.
- Collaborate with internal teams, such as account managers and revenue operations, to ensure both individual and company-wide goals are met.
- Maintain comprehensive sales records and follow-up activity in our CRM system (Salesforce).
Qualifications
- 4+ years of proven success in outside sales, preferably with experience with high volume sales in financial services, marketing, restaurant or related industry.
- Prospector mentality with a persistent, self-motivated approach to new business development in a field sales environment.
- Strong financial acumen, with the aptitude to confidently discuss fees, acceptance, and financials with customers.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with the aptitude to present to prospective customers and influence meetings.
- Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, and familiarity with MS Office/Outlook.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
What you'll love about us
- Uncapped monthly commission with a strong earning trajectory- most of our team meets or exceeds target, with top performers earning $80K and up annualized
- Auto allowance and eligibility for additional prizes, including our annual President's Club trip.
- Sales Academy: In-depth training to help you build confidence and a thorough understanding of our products.
Comprehensive benefits including:
- Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant customers.
- Promotion opportunities based on defined metrics and career path to Management.
- Competitive Time Off Benefits: including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave.
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
- Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free.
- Two dental plan options and a vision plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
- Short Term and Long-Term disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
- Employee Life Assistance Program
Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity.
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Account Executive Jobs in Detroit: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a account executive job in Detroit?
Focus on Detroit's dominant sectors: automotive technology and mobility, healthcare and insurance, logistics and supply chain, and financial services. Roles concentrate downtown and in the New Center and Corktown corridors, where mid-market and enterprise employers cluster. Candidates with a history of quota-attainment in B2B sales and familiarity with manufacturing or automotive supply chain clients have a measurable edge in this market.
Which companies hire account executives in Detroit?
Companies currently hiring account executives in Detroit include DHL, Kpler, and Optum, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Detroit's employer mix skews toward automotive technology vendors, regional health systems, financial services firms, and logistics companies, all of which run active inside and outside sales teams.
Are there remote account executive jobs in Detroit?
Yes, though account executive roles are moderately remote-friendly since many involve in-person client meetings and territory management. About 100% of account executive openings tied to Detroit are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the most common fully remote positions tend to be in SaaS and technology sales rather than automotive or healthcare verticals.
How can I get a account executive job in Detroit with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Detroit is through a sales development representative or business development representative role at one of the city's technology or financial services firms, then moving into a full account executive seat within one to two years. Detroit-area automotive technology vendors and regional insurance carriers regularly hire entry-level sales associates and promote from within, so targeting those employer types first is a practical local strategy.
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