Account Manager

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.


Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America's Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.


We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.


Ascend Learning brand ClickSafety provides online safety training and compliance solutions for more than 10,000 organizations worldwide across multiple industries. As the first authorized OSHA 10 and 30 Outreach Training online provider, ClickSafety has a history of helping businesses build strong safety culture to protect workers. For more than 25 years, ClickSafety has partnered with companies in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and other industries to offer a complete environmental, health, safety, and wellness training solution that reduces risk and empowers workers with the knowledge and confidence they need to remain safe on the job.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are looking for an Account Manager for an established sales territory in the US. The Account Manager is an individual contributor, B2B outside sales position that proactively manages a multi-state geographic sales territory. This is a sales role responsible for developing and executing ClickSafety sales and channel strategy in new and existing markets focused on large, enterprise customers across multiple industries. The Account Manager will expand revenue with existing clients, as well as establishing new strategic partnerships, leading to increased revenues and market share for ClickSafety.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

This position will hybrid from the Burlington, MA office or Leawood, KS office. Remote candidates will be considered if located within the Continental United States.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Independently manages time, territory and travel in a way that maximizes the number of sales calls and direct, in-person customer interactions. This position is responsible for growing existing accounts as well as prospecting and closing new logos.
• Consistent and detailed use of ClickSafety CRM (D365) system to track and manage all sales activities and pipeline opportunities.
• Prospects for new clients through email and phone campaigns (Salesloft).
• Manages accounts with fewer than 500 employees.
• Delivers compelling customer presentations that expertly articulate ClickSafety training solutions.
• Effectively collaborates with sales, marketing, content, legal and leadership teams within the ClickSafety organization.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Must have proven record of exceeding sales quotas over an extended period in a B2B outside sales territory within the last 2 years.
• High level of organization, skill and experience managing a multi-state outside sales territory from a home office with 10% - 15% travel.
• Strong knowledge of hosted software applications (SaaS model) and how business systems integrate. Must have advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to conduct independent market research on the internet.
• Preferred 3+ years of outside sales experience in a B2B sales role.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• Construction / Architectural / Engineering / e-Learning industry experience strongly preferred
• Safety / Compliance / Workforce Training knowledge

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.


Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.