Account Executive

EdSurge; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational solutions company is seeking a passionate Account Executive to drive sales and foster relationships within the K-12 education sector. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while engaging with school districts and educators to showcase a variety of impactful products. With a commitment to career growth and a supportive culture, you will navigate complex procurement processes and contribute to the joy of learning for students. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a strong sales background in education, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Multiple health, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with company match

16 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive maternity and family building benefits

Access to on-demand mental health resources

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Work from home opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of K-12 education sales experience or procurement process experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time year-round.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate interest in products and services to grow revenue.
• Develop sales strategies to meet assigned quotas.
• Build long-lasting relationships with clients and internal departments.

Skills

K-12 education sales

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Sales strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or education

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

*We are actively pipelining Account Executive talent to support future growth.*

This is an ideal role for individuals with demonstrated experience with the procurement process for K-12 curriculum at the district or school level.*

At Imagine Learning, we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work from home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. The majority of our US employees enjoy the opportunity to work from home or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Account Executive is instrumental in helping grow the company’s revenue by generating interest in our products and services, communicating our value proposition, and supporting customers through complex reviews involving many stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with many school district employees including superintendents, curriculum directors, site leaders, department heads, and teachers.

An educational background is critical to navigate the K-12 landscape; this could be gained through teaching or administrative experience, or through experience in selling to the K-12 industry in a previous role.

This role focuses on selling a variety of products in a solutions selling environment. Imagine Learning is a fast-growing company, so expect to juggle multiple priorities and think creatively in service to our customers’ needs.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us HERE.

To learn more about a typical applicant journey at Imagine Learning, click HERE.

Position Information: This is a regular, full-time position, typically reporting to a Regional Sales Director.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $75,540.00 and $95,000.00 per year. Substantial additional commission compensation may be achieved as it relates to the achievement of quota for the assigned territory. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, performance, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position, your location will be remote.

Travel: You can also expect up to approximately 75% travel year-round, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months. Travel requirements will include weekly overnights to support the territory, and some evenings and weekends for client engagements, dinners, industry trade shows, etc.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Present and demonstrate the value of products and services to prospective buyers.
• Develop sales strategies to meet assigned quotas.
• Provide support for clients by learning about and satisfying their needs.
• Make cold calls or reach out to prospects.
• Follow up with prospects several times throughout the sales cycle to ensure needs are being met.
• Compile and analyze data to find trends.
• Stay current on company offerings and industry trends.
• Maintain a database of contact information.
• Build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with external contacts and internal departments to create a world-class customer experience.
• Handle complaints and negotiations.
• Attend trade shows, seminars, and client events as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role include:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, education, or a related field and at least 5 years of K-12 education sales experience -OR- experience with the procurement process for K-12 curriculum at the district or school level -OR- an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• K-12 education core curriculum sales experience into adoptions states is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time year-round (within the territory), at least 3 days/week, involving weekly overnight travel.
• Ability to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and have a clear DMV record for the past 39 months.
• Comprehensive and current knowledge of company offerings and industry trends or ability to quickly learn.
• Drive energy to manage multiple accounts while looking for new opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship building and networking capabilities.
• Ability to understand client needs and successfully manage the negotiation process.
• Strong time management skills with ability to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines.
• Computer skills, including MS Office and CRM software (preferably experience with Salesforce).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. Imagine Learning is proud to offer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workplace initiatives, including the DEI employee council, annual DEI conference, employee resource groups, and other opportunities for employees to connect with and support DEI initiatives throughout the year.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.