Strategic Account Executive, District

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexia, part of the Cambium Learning Group, seeks an experienced sales leader to drive adoption of literacy-focused curricula across large education systems. You will manage senior district engagements, develop multi-year plans, and build a robust pipeline.

The role requires deep knowledge of K-12 funding models, the Science of Reading, and proficiency with Salesforce, MS Office, and Google Suites. Expect extensive travel and regional conference representation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in business development, sales, and account management.
• Proven success selling into large Pre‑K to 12 schools or districts.
• Experience with technology-based curriculum products, preferably literacy.
• Deep understanding of K-12 education funding models and procurement processes.
• Exceptional knowledge of the Science of Reading and literacy landscape.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, MS Office, and Google Suites.
• Ability to travel up to 80% with overnight stays included.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultative sales engagements with senior education leaders to drive literacy portfolio adoptions.
• Develop strategic proposals and multi-year implementation plans aligned to district priorities and funding.
• Generate and maintain a robust pipeline of high-value opportunities across large education systems.
• Accurately forecast new business and expansion revenue using Salesforce.
• Serve as an executive sponsor and trusted advisor to senior district administrators.
• Represent the company at national and regional conferences and trade shows.
• Travel up to 80% including overnight travel.

Skills

K-12 education markets

Edu technology products

Forecasting revenue

Executive sponsorship

Strategic proposals

Pipeline management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Google Suites

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage consultative sales engagements with senior education leaders to drive literacy portfolio adoptions
• Develop strategic proposals and multi-year implementation plans aligned to district priorities and funding
• Generate and maintain a robust pipeline of high-value opportunities across large education systems
• Accurately forecast new business and expansion revenue using Salesforce
• Serve as an executive sponsor and trusted advisor to senior district administrators
• Represent the company at national and regional conferences and trade shows
• Travel up to 80% including overnight travel

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of successful business development, sales, and account management experience
• Proven success selling into large, complex Pre‑K to 12 schools or school districts
• Experience with technology-based curriculum products, preferably in literacy or reading
• Deep understanding of K-12 education funding models (e.g., ESSER, Title I) and procurement processes
• Exceptional knowledge of the Science of Reading and the literacy landscape
• Proficiency in Salesforce, MS Office, and Google Suites
• Ability to travel up to 80% with overnight stays included

About the Company

Lexia is part of the Cambium Learning Group, an education essentials company with a portfolio of respected global brands dedicated to helping millions of educators and students succeed.