Client Account Executive | Bestpass
Posted 2025-09-08
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">We Speak Safety and Efficiency:</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At Bestpass – Fleetworthy, our mission is to make our roads safer, and our fleet customers more efficient.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">In 2023, Bestpass and Fleetworthy combined because we believe fleet operators deserve a simpler way to keep the back office administrative aspects of the operation running, so they can focus on their core business. We provide unmatched visibility into their fleet operations, eliminating the burden of keeping assets, driver, fuel and toll data updated, compliant and optimized. We achieve this through our three-pillar approach of expertise, technology, and data.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">At Bestpass – Fleetworthy, you’re in the driver’s seat!</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Road Map:</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We are looking for a <strong class=" font-semibold">Client Account Executive</strong> to join our Direct Commercial Sales Team and lead our sales strategy and execution in the assigned Region. This individual will be tasked with creating and implementing a strategic plan to grow business in this area by 20-30% over the next 12 months.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This position will be a key component to Fleetworthy/Bestpass attaining its growth objectives for 2024 and it will suit someone who is a pure hunter and hungry for new business success. Fleetworthy/Bestpass is focused on continuing our rapid expansion and is looking for someone who can help lead our efforts and deliver results.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">What Your Ride Will Look Like:</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Grow the assigned Region by 30% in 2024</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Create and execute a plan for building a pipeline and selling into fleets of 150+ vehicles<!-- -->
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">The goal of $2,000,000 in assigned revenue mix (ARR, AROR, and One Time Fees) for 2024 (Annual Plan)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Understand the value and how to properly position Fleetworthy/Bestpass software, products, and services with both over-the-road and service fleets.</span></li>
</ul>
<p></span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Assist customers in building business case justification for the purchase of Fleetworthy/Bestpass software and services</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Maintain an accurate record of results in our Salesforce.com database</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Accurately forecast your sales activities and pipeline on a monthly and quarterly basis</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strive to meet and exceed established goals, timelines, and quotas</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Work with Account Management, Customer Success, Operations, and Support to ensure complete customer satisfaction</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ensure relationships with key decision-makers for accounts and prospects are continuously developed and nurtured</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Travel when necessary (up to 50%)</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Show Off What You Have:</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Minimum of 5 years of face-to-face solution selling experience</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ability to offer a unique perspective by reframing and challenging the way customers view their business; know how to structure a sales pitch to highlight customer benefits before supplier strengths</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Adept at driving two-way communication by clearly articulating value propositions to customer’s pain points</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Preferred experience in selling SaaS software solutions</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Preferred experience in selling to large fleet businesses</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience selling cross-organizationally (C and VP levels)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Proven proficiency at building and developing opportunity and territory plans</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience in and ability to clearly articulate sales stages and processes for complex accounts</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ability to identify business targets, secure appointments, and execute a strategic sales process</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Fuel Gauge:</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This position has a base salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 per year + Commissions.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">What Drives Us to Work Every Day:</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We are laid back but always professional.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We pride ourselves on making a difference, to our employees, clients, and their businesses.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We love “quirky” and accept team members for who they are & what they bring to the table.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We are proud to build all our relationships based on transparency and trust.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">All our teams consist of top talent who are energetic, inquisitive, and love jumping out of bed each day because they know they can and will make a difference!</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">We care about your Zen:</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A flexible work environment.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">An amazing benefits package so you can rest assured your needs are taken care of.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Paid time off so you can have time to relax and experience a healthy work-life balance.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A 401K plan with an impressive company match. It’s never too early to start saving for retirement!</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Health and wellness-focused work environment with office fitness challenges, and plenty of outdoor space to take a walk or just clear your mind.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We reward success with promotions from within and encourage all employees to switch lanes and check out other departments.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We pay hefty referral bonuses to all employees who refer family and friends!</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Bestpass Core Values – We are 1TEAM</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">People</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">1</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">st</strong> – People 1st! We win as a team by collaborating, having each other’s backs, and bringing out the best in each other. We always treat others as they would like to be treated.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">T</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">rust –</strong> We inspire trust by delivering on our promises, owning outcomes, being transparent in our communications, and acting with integrity.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">E</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">very Trip Matters –</strong> Because every trip that our customers take is important to them, it’s important to us. Whether it is a load being hauled across the country or a service vehicle traveling on a toll road, our customers count on us to deliver the right expertise, software, and data to make every trip safe, efficient, and productive.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">A</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">lways Innovating –</strong> We solve for the customer and focus on outcomes. We are nimble in our approach. When we fail, we fail fast and learn from it. We are here to disrupt, not to fit in.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">M</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">indset –</strong> We are committed to a growth mindset. Our efforts and attitudes are what determine our abilities. We embrace good criticism. We seek new challenges. We never stop learning.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">About Bestpass:</strong> Bestpass is a comprehensive payment platform provider and leader in toll management solutions for commercial fleets of all sizes. Bestpass saves fleets time and money by consolidating payments and providing insight into cost per vehicle. Bestpass, founded in 2001, covers 100% of major toll roads across the U.S., supports more than 30,000 customers, and processes over $1.5 billion in toll transactions annually. Bestpass offers a range of toll coverage options for owner-operators, regional fleets, and national fleets, as well as customized solutions for specific needs.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">About Fleetworthy Solutions:</strong> Fleetworthy Solutions, Inc. provides DOT safety and regulatory compliance services to commercial fleets that take them Beyond Compliant. Fleetworthy combines exceptional client service, advanced technologies, and more than 40 years of transportation industry expertise to make sure that drivers and assets are truly fleetworthy. The company helps private fleets, for-hire carriers and third-party logistics companies of all sizes surpass compliance of federal, state, and local regulations and streamline processes to reduce costs and mitigate risks.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><em>Bestpass is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful and welcoming of individual differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations</em></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At Bestpass – Fleetworthy, our mission is to make our roads safer, and our fleet customers more efficient.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">In 2023, Bestpass and Fleetworthy combined because we believe fleet operators deserve a simpler way to keep the back office administrative aspects of the operation running, so they can focus on their core business. We provide unmatched visibility into their fleet operations, eliminating the burden of keeping assets, driver, fuel and toll data updated, compliant and optimized. We achieve this through our three-pillar approach of expertise, technology, and data.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">At Bestpass – Fleetworthy, you’re in the driver’s seat!</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Road Map:</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We are looking for a <strong class=" font-semibold">Client Account Executive</strong> to join our Direct Commercial Sales Team and lead our sales strategy and execution in the assigned Region. This individual will be tasked with creating and implementing a strategic plan to grow business in this area by 20-30% over the next 12 months.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This position will be a key component to Fleetworthy/Bestpass attaining its growth objectives for 2024 and it will suit someone who is a pure hunter and hungry for new business success. Fleetworthy/Bestpass is focused on continuing our rapid expansion and is looking for someone who can help lead our efforts and deliver results.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">What Your Ride Will Look Like:</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Grow the assigned Region by 30% in 2024</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Create and execute a plan for building a pipeline and selling into fleets of 150+ vehicles<!-- -->
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">The goal of $2,000,000 in assigned revenue mix (ARR, AROR, and One Time Fees) for 2024 (Annual Plan)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Understand the value and how to properly position Fleetworthy/Bestpass software, products, and services with both over-the-road and service fleets.</span></li>
</ul>
<p></span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Assist customers in building business case justification for the purchase of Fleetworthy/Bestpass software and services</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Maintain an accurate record of results in our Salesforce.com database</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Accurately forecast your sales activities and pipeline on a monthly and quarterly basis</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strive to meet and exceed established goals, timelines, and quotas</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Work with Account Management, Customer Success, Operations, and Support to ensure complete customer satisfaction</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ensure relationships with key decision-makers for accounts and prospects are continuously developed and nurtured</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Travel when necessary (up to 50%)</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Show Off What You Have:</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Minimum of 5 years of face-to-face solution selling experience</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ability to offer a unique perspective by reframing and challenging the way customers view their business; know how to structure a sales pitch to highlight customer benefits before supplier strengths</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Adept at driving two-way communication by clearly articulating value propositions to customer’s pain points</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Preferred experience in selling SaaS software solutions</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Preferred experience in selling to large fleet businesses</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience selling cross-organizationally (C and VP levels)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Proven proficiency at building and developing opportunity and territory plans</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience in and ability to clearly articulate sales stages and processes for complex accounts</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ability to identify business targets, secure appointments, and execute a strategic sales process</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Fuel Gauge:</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This position has a base salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 per year + Commissions.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">What Drives Us to Work Every Day:</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We are laid back but always professional.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We pride ourselves on making a difference, to our employees, clients, and their businesses.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We love “quirky” and accept team members for who they are & what they bring to the table.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We are proud to build all our relationships based on transparency and trust.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">All our teams consist of top talent who are energetic, inquisitive, and love jumping out of bed each day because they know they can and will make a difference!</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">We care about your Zen:</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A flexible work environment.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">An amazing benefits package so you can rest assured your needs are taken care of.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Paid time off so you can have time to relax and experience a healthy work-life balance.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A 401K plan with an impressive company match. It’s never too early to start saving for retirement!</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Health and wellness-focused work environment with office fitness challenges, and plenty of outdoor space to take a walk or just clear your mind.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We reward success with promotions from within and encourage all employees to switch lanes and check out other departments.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">We pay hefty referral bonuses to all employees who refer family and friends!</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Bestpass Core Values – We are 1TEAM</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">People</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">1</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">st</strong> – People 1st! We win as a team by collaborating, having each other’s backs, and bringing out the best in each other. We always treat others as they would like to be treated.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">T</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">rust –</strong> We inspire trust by delivering on our promises, owning outcomes, being transparent in our communications, and acting with integrity.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">E</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">very Trip Matters –</strong> Because every trip that our customers take is important to them, it’s important to us. Whether it is a load being hauled across the country or a service vehicle traveling on a toll road, our customers count on us to deliver the right expertise, software, and data to make every trip safe, efficient, and productive.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">A</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">lways Innovating –</strong> We solve for the customer and focus on outcomes. We are nimble in our approach. When we fail, we fail fast and learn from it. We are here to disrupt, not to fit in.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">M</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">indset –</strong> We are committed to a growth mindset. Our efforts and attitudes are what determine our abilities. We embrace good criticism. We seek new challenges. We never stop learning.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">About Bestpass:</strong> Bestpass is a comprehensive payment platform provider and leader in toll management solutions for commercial fleets of all sizes. Bestpass saves fleets time and money by consolidating payments and providing insight into cost per vehicle. Bestpass, founded in 2001, covers 100% of major toll roads across the U.S., supports more than 30,000 customers, and processes over $1.5 billion in toll transactions annually. Bestpass offers a range of toll coverage options for owner-operators, regional fleets, and national fleets, as well as customized solutions for specific needs.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">About Fleetworthy Solutions:</strong> Fleetworthy Solutions, Inc. provides DOT safety and regulatory compliance services to commercial fleets that take them Beyond Compliant. Fleetworthy combines exceptional client service, advanced technologies, and more than 40 years of transportation industry expertise to make sure that drivers and assets are truly fleetworthy. The company helps private fleets, for-hire carriers and third-party logistics companies of all sizes surpass compliance of federal, state, and local regulations and streamline processes to reduce costs and mitigate risks.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><em>Bestpass is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful and welcoming of individual differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations</em></p>