Account Executive

TrulyHired; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Incident IQ, Atlanta-based, seeks an Account Executive to drive new business and exceed ARR targets in K-12 districts. You will identify prospects, qualify needs, and deliver compelling presentations to move opportunities through the buying cycle.

You will coordinate with SDRs, Product Management, and Customer Success to demonstrate value, close deals, and build long-term relationships across districts while traveling up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Four (4) year college degree, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years new logo sales experience with SaaS solution OR, minimum of 3 years new logo sales experience in K12 market.
• Track record of consistent top performance meeting/exceeding ARR targets.
• Track record of closing large complex opportunities with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex technology.
• Exceptional group presentation skills with a persuasive style.
• Highly organized and process driven work habits.
• Driven individual with ability to work independently and within a team environment in a competitive marketplace.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.
• Experience in SaaS sales to the K12 market is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales results - new ARR targets.
• Identify target prospects in assigned territory.
• Contact prospects, generating interest and qualifying needs for iiQ offerings.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations for new prospects.
• Manage the buying cycle for all new prospects including discovery, demonstration, competitive differentiation, piloting, negotiating, and closing.
• Communicate customer stories and best practices in a compelling persuasive way.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to ensure long-term success.
• Effectively manage follow up activities to move new opportunities to a decision.
• Communicate and present territory activity, performance, and forecasting to leadership (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Develop and maintain appropriate new sales pipeline for consistent performance.
• Enhance personal effectiveness through the efficient use of technology.
• Generate ad hoc reports for internal departments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Account Executive Full Description

Company Overview:

About Us:

Atlanta-based Incident IQ is the leading workflow management platform built exclusively for K-12 districts. Trusted by over 2,000 districts, Incident IQ powers mission-critical services for more than 12 million students and educators nationwide. By connecting technology and operational workflows, Incident IQ enables schools to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and focus on what matters most: supporting students.

Purpose:

Incident IQ is committed to creating a future where every K-12 district operates with seamless efficiency. When operations are unified on a single platform, districts gain the clarity and control needed to build a stronger foundation for student success. Were focused on delivering the tools, support, and partnerships that help make that vision a reality.

Mission:

Incident IQ is on a mission to eliminate the friction of disconnected systems and clunky workflows that slow schools down. Were reimagining the critical work that happens behind the scenes, bringing visibility, efficiency, and impact to the processes that keep classrooms running. By streamlining the complex, automating the routine, and surfacing the insights that matter most, we can create the conditions for educators to teach, students to thrive, and districts to shape the future of education.

Account Executive Overview:

Reporting directly to the Sales Director, the Account Executive (AE) will be responsible for meeting and exceeding ARR targets from new account acquisition. The candidate will identify, actively prospect, qualify, and close new business within their assigned territory. The AE will develop target lists of school districts and work with the SDR team to develop awareness of iiQ technologies.

The AE will qualify potential opportunities and actively manage the buying cycle for new customer acquisition. Day-to-day activities will include qualifying potential leads, prioritizing and organizing activities, demonstrating iiQ technologies, managing pilot processes, and coordinating effective follow up to move new opportunities to a decision. The ideal candidate will have a compelling and persuasive communication style. They enjoy leveraging their expertise to help new prospects see the value of iiQ technology. Effective internal communication with Product Management, Customer Success, and other stakeholders is also a critical success factor.

Account Executive Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed sales results - new ARR targets
• Identify target prospects in assigned territory
• Contact prospects, generating interest and qualifying needs for iiQ offerings
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations for new prospects
• Manage the buying cycle for all new prospects including discovery, demonstration, competitive differentiation, piloting, negotiating, and closing
• Communicate customer stories and best practices in a compelling persuasive way
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to ensure long‑term success
• Effectively manage follow up activities to move new opportunities to a decision
• Communicate and present territory activity, performance, and forecasting to leadership (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Develop and maintain appropriate new sales pipeline for consistent performance
• Enhance personal effectiveness through the efficient use of technology
• Generate ad hoc reports for internal departments as needed

Account Executive Requirements:

• Four (4) year college degree, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years new logo sales experience with SaaS solution OR, minimum of 3 years new logo sales experience in K12 market
• Track record of consistent top performance meeting/exceeding ARR targets
• Track record of closing large complex opportunities with multiple stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex technology
• Exceptionally group presentation skills compelling and persuasive style
• Highly organized and process driven work habits
• Driven individual with ability to work independently and within a team environment in a competitive marketplace
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.
• Experience in SaaS sales to the K12 market is highly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25%

What makes Incident IQ different:

• We facilitate whole-person growth where employees can develop personally as well as professionally.
• We offer an energetic and collaborative environment; everyones opinion matters!
• We produce software that empowers K-12 schools to run efficiently, allowing for a better classroom experience for students to THRIVE!
• We provide excellent work/life balance. Two amazing offices - a Downtown Atlanta office location and one at Halcyon in Alpharetta!

Salary and Benefits:

Incident IQ offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401k match
• paid-time off (PTO)

Incident IQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer