Team: Inside Sales
Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 USD per year (total cash compensation)
Location: Chicago / Dallas-Fort Worth / Lincoln
This position operates in a hybrid model with regular in-office collaboration days from our Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Lincoln offices.
Opportunity for Impact
Applied is where insurance technology gets reinvented, and we build it fast. Our cloud software and AI-powered solutions reach thousands of agencies and brokers worldwide, setting the pace for what modern insurance can do.
We're looking for a Sales Account Manager to join our Inside Sales team and drive revenue growth across a defined territory, partnering with existing customers on our legacy platforms to move them to the modern, digital platform that fits their agency best.
What You'll Do
- Own your territory's success by meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals, using a proven Solution Selling framework
- Proactively engage named customers on our legacy platforms and respond to inbound requests, uncovering business objectives and matching agencies to the right modern platform
- Keep your pipeline thriving through creative prospecting, consistent lead follow-up, and marketing-driven activity
- Partner with Solution Consultants to deliver tailored product demonstrations, then negotiate and close deals with confidence
- Plan your territory, research before every call, and give leadership accurate, timely sales forecasts
- Manage the full sales lifecycle with a meticulous CRM and participation in Quarterly Business Reviews, while staying sharp on industry trends, technology, and our evolving product suite
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of quota-carrying, full-cycle (prospecting to closing) B2B sales experience
- A track record of meeting or exceeding new business or territory growth targets through discovery, business consulting, negotiation, and closing
- Experience consulting prospects and customers on business objectives, challenges, and impact, going beyond the basic product demo
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the self-motivation and energy to thrive in a competitive but fun team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, plus a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Bonus points if you also have:
- Software as a Service (SaaS) sales experience
- Experience with Salesforce or another CRM tool
Talent shows up in a lot of different ways, and we mean that. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels, including military members and their spouses and those without a traditional degree or tech background. If this role speaks to you, apply.
Why You'll Like Working on Team Applied
The best work happens when smart people move fast, together. For over 40+ years, Applied has built technology that solves real problems for insurance professionals - and we're still pushing what's possible.
You'll be part of our people-first culture built on trust, inclusion, and growth - where you're supported to deliver, collaborate with teammates who care, and grow with leaders invested in your success.
How We'll Support You
We invest in the whole person, not just the role. Our benefits and resources are built to support your health, your time, and your life outside of work:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Holiday and Vacation Time
- Health & Wellness Days
- A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
Compensation Transparency
Our targeted starting total cash compensation in the United States for this position ranges from $140,000 to $160,000 USD and includes base salary and on-target performance-based variable commissions. Actual earnings are uncapped, and many team members exceed on-target amounts by surpassing their sales goals. We consider depth and breadth of experience, skills, and responsibilities when determining starting pay.
Your Security Matters
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind. Applied communicates with candidates only via a secure @appliedsystems.com email address or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account or sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.
Background Checks
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment background checks and verification processes.
AI Utilization
We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, final decisions are always conducted by real humans.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of quota-carrying, full-cycle B2B sales experience
- Track record of meeting or exceeding new business or territory growth targets
- Experience with prospect and customer discovery, business consulting, negotiation, and closing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivation and ability to thrive in a competitive team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- SaaS sales experience
- Experience with Salesforce or another CRM tool
Applied Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) begins on day one and is generally characterized as strong and comprehensive. Company and third-party materials also note options like HSA/FSA, wellness incentives, and virtual care.
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Flexible Benefits — Remote-first and hybrid work options under the company’s flexibility model are consistently highlighted as a significant perk. Work-from-home arrangements are widely available and well regarded.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Fertility benefits, transgender healthcare coverage, abortion travel support, and paid family leave are explicitly included in the package. These offerings indicate attention to diverse employee needs.
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What We Do
Applied is the connective intelligence transforming how insurance works. We build the platforms, data, and agentic systems that connect the entire insurance journey, turning months of manual work into moments. We keep work flowing, from thousands of agencies and carriers to the millions of policyholders they protect.
Why Work With Us
The most advanced technology in insurance does not build itself; people do. We care about the strength of our products because we care about our customers' wins, and we bring that same care to the people who build them. Here you get rare scope to build what an entire market runs on. This is where careers move an industry.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
At Applied, we trust that our people will achieve the outcomes and deliver high-impact results to our customers, in whatever way - hybrid, in-person, or remote - that works best for them.



