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Account Executive – EdTech Division
Location
United States
Posted
105 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Identify, target, and convert new logo opportunities in K–12, Higher Ed, and Continuing Education.
• Build prospecting strategies using market insight into SIS platforms, academic workflow pain points, and institutional priorities.
• Execute targeted outbound campaigns and engage administrators, IT leaders, academic departments, and procurement teams.
• Manage full-cycle SaaS sales from qualification through contracting.
• Lead tailored product demos for academic committees, IT groups, and operational leaders.
• Conduct deep discovery around challenges such as accreditation, student lifecycle workflows, compliance, scheduling, or credentialing.
• Build ROI-driven value propositions aligned to institutional outcomes.
• Apply MEDDPICC rigor to improve qualification, deal progression, and forecast accuracy.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation in HubSpot.
• Present compelling business cases to academic councils and executive sponsors.
• Work closely with SDRs to refine targeting across education segments.
• Partner with Marketing to shape vertical campaigns and content.
• Ensure seamless handoff to Customer Success for onboarding and adoption.
• Navigate complex procurement processes, RFPs, and contracting.
• Structure terms aligned with institutional fiscal cycles and decision milestones.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience, with a strong record of meeting or exceeding quota.
- Proven success selling into K–12, Higher Ed, or educational institutions.
- Experience closing SaaS deals across the full spectrum—from small businesses to large enterprise organizations.
- Experience working with MEDDPICC or similar structured methodologies.
- Proven ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders, including senior decision-makers.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Self-starter with resilience, discipline, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performance environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
- 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
- RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
- Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
- 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
- Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
- Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.