Account Executive Jobs in North Dakota
Account Executive jobs in North Dakota are steadily active, with consistent demand concentrated in financial services, agriculture technology, healthcare, and energy sectors that define the state's economy. Hiring clusters around Fargo, Bismarck, and Minot, where established employers like Sanford Health, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, and Gate City Bank regularly bring on account executives across enterprise sales, commercial banking, and agribusiness. The most in-demand specialties include B2B technology sales, commercial insurance, and financial account management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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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- Technology & Software
- Telecommunications
- Media & Entertainment
What North Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account executive jobs across North Dakota.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field required
- Two or more years of B2B or outside sales experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage a full sales cycle from prospecting to close
- Strong familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Ability to travel within assigned North Dakota territory as needed
- Experience selling into agriculture, energy, healthcare, or financial services sectors preferred
Account Executive Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an account executive in North Dakota?
Most account executive roles in North Dakota require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field followed by entry-level sales experience. The role carries no state-issued license in most sectors, though account executives in insurance must hold an active North Dakota producer license issued by the North Dakota Insurance Department. Those entering financial services may need FINRA registrations such as the Series 63 depending on the employer and product.
Which companies hire account executives in North Dakota?
Employers hiring account executives in North Dakota right now include iHeartMedia, Forum Communications, and Grand Canyon Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Dakota's anchoring industries in agriculture, energy, and regional healthcare mean that large cooperatives, power utilities, and health systems are among the most consistent account executive employers in the state.
Which North Dakota cities have the most account executive jobs?
The cities with the most account executive openings in North Dakota are Bismarck, Minot, and Fargo. Fargo drives the largest share of postings as the state's commercial center, home to regional corporate offices and financial institutions, while Bismarck draws openings tied to state government contractors, energy companies, and healthcare networks anchored by Sanford and CHI St. Alexius Health.
Are there remote account executive jobs in North Dakota?
Yes, and more than most sales fields, since account executive work is heavily phone and digital-based for portions of the role. About 38% of account executive openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though many positions still require periodic in-territory travel across the state. Fully remote roles tend to concentrate in SaaS, fintech, and national insurance carriers with North Dakota-based books of business.
How can I get hired as an account executive in North Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a sales development representative or inside sales associate role at a Fargo or Bismarck-based company, then advancing internally. Employers like Sanford Health, Banner Associates, and regional agricultural cooperatives run structured sales rotational programs for new graduates. A North Dakota producer license from the Insurance Department, even before employment, gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to insurance or financial services firms.
Where can I find and apply to account executive jobs in North Dakota?
You can find and apply to account executive jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, experience level, and preferred location within North Dakota, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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