Account Executive, Higher Education

FMX; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Home office stipend

Uncapped commission

Onsite onboarding in Columbus

Job summary

FMX is seeking a Mid-Market Account Executive to join our Higher Education sales team. This remote role covers the Pacific Northwest and broader West Coast territory, working with a SDR team while driving your own pipeline from qualification to close.

You will demo FMX platforms, negotiate contracts, and educate key decision-makers. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in closing roles, experience in remote sales, and strong communication, with Salesforce and Gong proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of closing or selling experience (Higher Education sales preferred).
• Experience in remote sales environments.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a Higher Education territory in the West Coast.
• Meet/exceed quarterly and annual new business targets.
• Build relationships and qualify client challenges for FMX solutions.
• Demonstrate FMX platform, negotiate contracts, and guide buyers through the funnel.
• Use Salesforce, Gong, and FMX tools to manage opportunities.
• Collaborate with SDRs and participate in weekly sales/training meetings.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM proficiency

Remote selling

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Tools

Salesforce

Gong

Job description

We're seeking a Mid-Market Account Executive to join our Higher Education sales team and drive growth across our West Coast territory. This is a remote role covering the Pacific Northwest and broader West Coast territory. In this role, you will work alongside a team of Sales Development Representatives while also actively driving your own pipeline, leading prospective FMX customers through the sales funnel from problem identification all the way to becoming an FMX customer.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a territory in our Higher Education segment (Colleges, Universities, and Community Colleges)
• Consistently meet and exceed quarterly and annual new business targets
• Build relationships with potential clients; analyze their current challenges and quickly decipher if and how FMX can help solve these challenges
• Progress potential clients through the buyer's journey and FMX sales funnel, i.e., prepare and host platform demonstrations, negotiate contracts, educate key decision-makers on the product, set proper expectations for implementation, etc.
• Utilize Salesforce, Gong, and other platforms within the FMX tech stack to properly manage and facilitate opportunities
• Utilize all the resources at your disposal to effectively and efficiently secure deals
• Achieve and exceed quarterly/annual metrics (meetings held, ARR closed, etc.)
• Collaborate with your SDR team regarding prospect notes, meeting times, and key topics to review for all meetings set
• Contribute to strategic weekly sales and training meetings
• Actively pursue self-improvement and assist the team in meeting company goals
• Manage pipeline and opportunities to ensure all data is accurate and up to date

Requirements

• Ideally reside in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, or Arizona (with proximity/reasonable driving distance to a major airport)
• Ability and willingness to travel as required to effectively manage a multi-state territory
• 2+ years of experience in a closing or selling role (Experience selling Higher Education is strongly preferred; general public sector experience in K-12 Education or State/Local Government is highly preferred)
• Experience working in a remote sales environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex sales cycles
• Exceptional attention to detail, task management, and organizational skills
• Experience using Salesforce (or a similar CRM) and/or Sales Engagement Platforms
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Capability to learn rapidly and be highly coachable
• Self-motivation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• A match with our company values: Excellence, Teamwork and Integrity

The hiring process for this role

• Virtual Interview with People Ops: A 30-minute conversation to review your background and experiences, discuss the culture at FMX, and ensure that you understand the general expectations for the role. Also, a great time for you to ask questions about compensation, benefits, etc
• Hiring manager conversation: A 60-minute conversation with our Sales Directors. Be prepared to discuss your background as well as what you're looking for in your next role and what direction you see your career path taking. Also, this is a great time for you to ask questions about the expectations for this role, team culture, etc
• Final Panel Interview: A 90-minute panel interview with key teammates that you'll be working with on a daily basis. During this time, you will also be asked to give a 15-20 minute presentation. More details will be provided at this stage of the interview process
• Offer & Onboarding: Candidates who receive an offer will be required to complete a background check prior to onboarding. New hires are also expected to work onsite at our Columbus, OH office during their first week to complete onboarding and connect with the team in person

Benefits

• You'll make a big impact: You'll have significant influence over the direction of our product and the future of our company
• Competitive benefits: 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, long and short term disability, and life insurance
• Work from home: At FMX, we are remote first, but you're welcome to use our office as you need. We host one all-company event a year to ensure that you can put a face to a name and establish high-trust relationships with your teammates and coworkers. When you're in the office, you can take advantage of our free snacks, beverages, and office kegerator
• Home office stipend: We'll give you everything necessary to do your job (company sponsored laptop, headset, etc.). We will also provide up to $500 to help with equipment, furniture and accessories. You will also get $60/month towards your home internet connection
• Generous PTO and UTO (unplanned time off) policies: If you're sick, why should that cut into your vacation time?
• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible schedule to help you manage personal appointments, such as doctor or dentist visits, as long as you're meeting performance expectations and project timelines
• You'll enjoy a collaborative culture and a close-knit team: We're a team of hard-working, high-fiving, friendly folks. We take collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and work/life balance seriously.

Compensation

• The base salary range for this position is expected to be $70,000-90,000. There is also an uncapped commission plan. On target earnings for this position is $155,000-175,000
• 401(k) and medical / dental / vision / short and long term disability / life insurance.

Other Considerations

The candidate for this position can be located anywhere in the US.

Company

FMX was founded in Columbus, Ohio, and is a remote-first organization headquartered "in the cloud". We develop cloud-based, software-as-a-service facility maintenance and management product, enabling our customers to streamline processes, increase asset productivity, and turn actionable insights into meaningful results. Serving education, property management, manufacturing, and other markets, FMX is one of the fastest-growing companies in its space! Check us out at: https://www.gofmx.com/

Note: All other company requirements are documented in the FMX Teammate Handbook. FMX is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.