Remote Academic Account Executive

Jobgether; Remote; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology firm is seeking a Remote Account Executive to drive growth in mid-size and large school districts. This role requires building relationships and exceeding revenue targets within the Southeast territory. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of K-12 education and have over 5 years of sales experience, along with a Bachelor's degree. Join a mission-driven organization that values innovation, culture, and accountability in education. Flexible remote work included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision

Remote-first workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a sales or account management role within K-12 education.
• Strong sales territory management skills with a balanced prospecting and account management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to influence multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed assigned annual revenue and expansion goals.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline across mid-size and large school districts.
• Expand the company's presence and adoption in existing districts.

Skills

Sales territory management

K-12 purchasing processes

Communication skills

Data-driven sales management

Stakeholder influence

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education or related field

Tools

CRM software

Productivity tools

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Account Executive. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive growth across mid-size and large school districts while working remotely. Your impact will be felt across educational institutions, where your expertise in building relationships will help foster innovations that support educators and students. The ideal candidate will thrive in a consultative selling environment and have a strong understanding of K-12 education dynamics. You will be instrumental in managing the sales cycle and ensuring that our solutions are adopted by districts for maximum effectiveness.

Accountabilities

• Achieve or exceed assigned annual revenue and expansion goals within the Southeast territory.
• Build and maintain a healthy, well-qualified pipeline across mid-size and large school districts.
• Expand the company's presence and adoption within existing districts by identifying new programs, stakeholders, and funding opportunities.
• Establish trusted relationships with district leaders across Special Education, MTSS, and related areas.
• Effectively represent the company at regional and state conferences and district engagements.
• Partner closely with Customer Success, Marketing, and Enablement to support long-term district success.

Requirements

• Strong sales territory management skills with a balance of prospecting and account management.
• Deep understanding of K-12 purchasing processes and district decision-making.
• Ability to effectively represent an organization at events and convert engagements into opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to influence multiple stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented with experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven approach to sales management with proficiency in CRM and productivity tools.
• Experience selling SaaS or curriculum solutions to educational institutions preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a sales or account management role, ideally within K-12 education.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, education or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Mission-driven organization making a meaningful difference in education.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture valuing innovation and accountability.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plan.
• Remote-first workplace with flexibility and national reach.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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