Onward Search

Strategic Account Executive

United States full-time Mid $80,000 - $90,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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Strategic Account Executive, Onward Accessibility
Overview:
Onward Accessibility is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to drive expansion within enterprise accounts while generating new business across targeted organizations. This role is focused on account growth, consultative selling, and strategic partnership development within high-value clients.
This individual will work closely with sales leadership to expand existing enterprise relationships, uncover net-new opportunities, and position Onward Accessibility across both staffing and SOW-based digital accessibility solutions.
This is an ideal opportunity for a tech/IT staffing sales professional (3–6 years) who has demonstrated success growing (“mushrooming”) accounts, navigating multiple stakeholders, and selling into complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:

Drive expansion within enterprise accounts by identifying opportunities across business units and “mushrooming” relationships

Generate new business through proactive outbound prospecting and maintain a strong, consistent pipeline

Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, positioning Onward Accessibility as a strategic partner

Lead consultative discovery to uncover needs beyond requisitions, including accessibility initiatives and project-based work

Sell a mix of staffing (contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire) and SOW / deliverable-based solutions

Manage full sales cycle including outreach, interview coordination, and negotiation of rates, terms, and project scope

Collaborate with recruiting/delivery teams, track pipeline metrics, and stay aligned to market trends and client needs

Required Qualifications:

3–6 years of experience in IT / tech / digital staffing sales

Proven success growing and expanding accounts (not just transactional sales)

Experience building pipeline and generating business independently

Exposure to or experience selling SOW / deliverable-based solutions

Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills

Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed revenue targets

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Highly organized with strong time and territory management

Trainable & Post-Hire Expectations

Accessibility domain expertise will be provided post-hire

Expectation to pursue CPACC certification within approximately 6 months

Ongoing training and enablement will be supported

Salary:

$80,000-$90,000 (based on experience).

This position is commission & bonus eligible.

Comprehensive benefits and PTO package to include 401K also included.

About Onward Search

Onward Group Holdings, LLC is a platform of specialized talent and workforce solutions brands that connect leading organizations with expert talent across high-demand industries. The company combines deep domain expertise, proven infrastructure, and an expansive talent network to deliver solutions that go beyond traditional staffing.
With nearly 20 years in business, Onward Group Holdings partners with companies, schools, and organizations to help them build high-performing teams and thrive in the future of work. It's divisions include Onward Search (Marketing, Creative & Technology), Onward Accessibility (Digital Accessibility), Onward Education (K-12 Education), and Talera (Behavioral Health).
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.
We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If there’s any adjustments we can make to support you as you apply and interview, please reach out
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Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by State and Federal law.
*There is no application deadline for this posting because we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00Originally posted on Himalayas

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