Account Executive (School Sales)

Freddie Mac; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational technology is looking for a Sales Manager to drive sales efforts within the education sector. The role involves managing a sales territory, conducting demonstrations, and collaborating with teams to identify new opportunities. Ideal candidates will have sales experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for enhancing educational outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks

Flexible vacation policy

Half-day Fridays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in sales or account management.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in ed-tech integration.
• Ability to create compelling narratives using data.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales territory and maintain a pipeline of opportunities.
• Attend conferences and coordinate marketing materials.
• Conduct demo calls with educational administrators.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Account Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary range of $70,000 - $75,000, plus commission on personal deals and revenue from conferences/trade shows led
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with employer contributions
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks after a year of service
- Flexible vacation policy with no hard limits, encouraging employees to take 3-4 weeks off annually
- Remote-first work environment, allowing for flexibility in work location
- Half-day Fridays to promote work-life balance

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Manage territory and maintain a pipeline of sales opportunities through follow-ups and updated deal data
- Attend conferences and trade shows, coordinating logistics and marketing materials
- Conduct demo calls with school and district administration teams
- Facilitate pilot implementations within assigned territory
- Collaborate with Account Management team to identify new sales opportunities and improve sales assets

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 1+ years of experience in sales or account management, with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience involving ed-tech integration
- Strong alignment with the company’s mission of promoting educational outcomes through sales
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives using data
- Ability to maintain composure and prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations
- High level of grit and ambition to achieve long-term sales goals

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience using the company's product in a classroom setting, with specific examples of integration
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues

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