Account Executive - Small Accounts

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Remote work acceptance

Job summary

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is seeking an Account Executive for inside sales (small accounts) with a remote-first setup, preference for EST/CST time zones. You will identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory, collaborating with teachers and administrators to drive student success.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor, manage complex deals, and maintain precise forecasting data while building long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Edtech sales experience required.
• K12 teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in consultative selling & process.
• Complex deal management skills.
• Strong system skills for online consultations and presenting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor, leveraging internal resources for complex deal closure.
• Maintain precise SFDC data for territory management and accurate forecasting.
• Develop account plans using research and relationship-building for tailored solutions.
• Manage intricate deals, aligning decision-makers, products, and funding sources.
• Foster and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, competitors, and market conditions for informed decision‑making.
• Track and analyze sales performance using KPIs.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure seamless customer experiences.
• Stay up‑to‑date on product knowledge to effectively communicate value propositions.
• Participate in ongoing sales training and development programs.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular reports to management on territory performance.
• Gather and integrate customer feedback to inform product development and improvements.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and revenue goals to contribute to organizational growth and profitability.

Skills

Consultative selling

Complex deal management

Relationship building

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Remote(Preference to candidates based out of EST/CST timezone)

What you’ll do:

The Account Executive (inside sales/small accounts) will collaborate with account administrators and teachers to provide innovative solutions that drive student success. This role is focused on identifying and developing new business opportunities within the assigned territory.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor, leveraging internal resources for complex deal closure.
• Maintain precise SFDC data for territory management and accurate forecasting.
• Develop account plans using research and relationship-building for tailored solutions.
• Manage intricate deals, aligning decision-makers, products, and funding sources.
• Foster and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, competitors, and market conditions for informed decision‑making.
• Track and analyze sales performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure seamless customer experiences.
• Stay up‑to‑date on product knowledge to effectively communicate value propositions.
• Participate in ongoing sales training and development programs.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular reports to management on territory performance.
• Gather and integrate customer feedback to inform product development and improvements.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and revenue goals to contribute to organizational growth and profitability.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Edtech sales experience required.
• K12 teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in Consultive Selling & Process.
• Complex Deal Management skills.
• Strong system skills for online consultations and presenting solutions

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 + uncapped commissions

HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.

Nearest Major Market:

Chicago

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Curriculum, Education