Account Executive – Higher Education (Academic Partnerships)

EduQuest PH; Philippines; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation and travel support

Communication allowance

Accommodation and per diem for fields

Statutory benefits

Training on EduQuest products

Job summary

EduQuest Inc. is seeking an Account Executive – Higher Education (Academic Partnerships) to manage relationships with colleges and universities.

This field-based role requires regular school visits and domestic travel, including multi-day assignments, to engage with academic decision-makers, support institutional presentations, and manage account follow-ups. The role covers account administration, proposals, CRM documentation, demonstrations, and MOA processing, with growth into ownership of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, or related field.
• 2–3 years of field-based sales or client-facing experience.
• Proven ability to engage with senior professionals or institutional clients.
• Working proficiency with CRM systems or equivalent record-keeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Fluent in English and Filipino; strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including multi-day assignments outside Mindanao.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits and follow-ups with assigned colleges and universities.
• Build and maintain relationships with deans, VPs for Academic Affairs, program chairs, and other academic decision-makers.
• Accompany the President during institutional visits and product presentations; manage assigned school accounts.
• Represent EduQuest during school presentations, orientations, product demonstrations, and academic events.
• Maintain regular communication with accounts throughout the adoption decision cycle.
• Gather field information on competitors, adoption timelines, enrollment figures, and procurement requirements.
• Prepare and submit weekly field itineraries and activity updates.

Skills

Field-based sales

CRM relationships

Strong communication

Presentations

Relationship-building

Organized

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, or related field

Tools

Bigin by Zoho

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Account Executive – Higher Education (Academic Partnerships)

EduQuest Inc.
Cagayan de Oro City | Full-Time | Field-Based

About the Role

EduQuest Inc. is looking for an Account Executive – Higher Education (Academic Partnerships) to support and manage relationships with assigned colleges and universities.

This is a field-based role involving regular school visits and domestic travel, including multi-day assignments when required. The position involves engaging with academic decision-makers, supporting institutional presentations and product demonstrations, managing account follow-ups, and progressively taking responsibility for assigned school accounts.

The role also handles account administration that supports institutional partnerships, including proposals, CRM documentation, demonstration coordination, and post-agreement requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Account Engagement

• Conduct field visits and follow-ups with assigned colleges and universities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with Deans, Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Program Chairs, Academic Heads, and other academic decision-makers

• Accompany the President during institutional visits and product presentations and progressively assume responsibility for assigned school accounts

• Represent EduQuest during school presentations, orientations, product demonstrations, and academic events

• Maintain regular communication with assigned accounts throughout the adoption decision cycle

• Gather relevant field information, including competing publishers, adoption timelines, enrollment figures, and institutional procurement requirements

• Prepare and submit weekly field itineraries and activity updates

Account Administration

• Prepare institutional proposals, pricing documents, letters of intent, and other required account documents

• Maintain complete and updated account records in Bigin by Zoho, including contact logs, deal stages, next steps, and closing dates

• Coordinate product demonstrations, including scheduling, venue arrangements, materials, and attendee confirmation

• Prepare account information and briefing materials before institutional meetings

• Track and follow up on evaluation copy requests, agreements, purchase order requirements, and other outstanding documents

• Coordinate post-agreement requirements, including MOA processing, billing endorsement, and deployment scheduling

• Submit accurate and timely expense liquidations and field activity reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, or a related field

• 2–3 years of field-based sales or client-facing experience

• Demonstrated experience dealing directly with senior professionals or institutional clients

• Working proficiency with CRM systems or equivalent structured record-keeping

• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

• Strong written and spoken English and Filipino

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

• Physically able and willing to travel regularly, including multi-day assignments outside Mindanao

Preferred Qualifications

• Field sales experience in medical devices, academic publishing, or educational products

• Prior exposure to the Philippine Higher Education sector, including familiarity with academic organizational structures and procurement processes

• Working knowledge of CHED Memorandum Orders and curriculum requirements

• Valid professional driver’s license

• Experience preparing institutional proposals or bid documents

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary

• Commission

• Transportation and travel support

• Communication allowance

• Accommodation and per diem for approved field assignments

• Statutory benefits

• Training on EduQuest products and account management