Expression of Interest: Account Executive, Schoolytics

TrulyHired; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work From Home

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Newsela is seeking a Strategic Account Executive for Schoolytics to lead district-level engagements and expand Newselas solutions in K-12 classrooms. You will own the territory, drive end-to-end deals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate growth in a remote work environment.

You will bring 4+ years in EdTech B2B sales, MEDDPICC proficiency, and a proven track record of forecasting and exceeding quotas while engaging executive leadership and district stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an Account Executive selling to school districts.
• Experience selling curriculum, Assessment, Data warehouse, and/or MTSS in K-12 EdTech.
• Proven ability to forecast business in the EdTech market and hit sales quotas.

Responsibilities

• Own your territory, manage the full sales lifecycle, and build new business for Schoolytics by EveryDay Labs.
• Drive net-new districts from prospecting to close, owning end-to-end sales for multiple products.
• Manage pipeline creation, forecasting, and lead-gen campaigns, collaborating with internal teams.
• Be the go-to expert on funding, state initiatives, and K-12 demographics to advance accounts.
• Hit revenue targets while scaling a national sales organization with a cross-functional team.
• Operate with autonomy, represent the company, and influence strategy and outcomes.
• Exercise discretion on customer needs, tailor solutions, negotiate within guidelines, and influence revenue.
• Engage with executive leadership in deal-strategy meetings and industry trend discussions.
• Access a capable support team and Learning & Enablement resources.

Skills

K-12 EdTech sales

MEDDPICC

Territory sales

Prospecting

Executive presence

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Expression of Interest: Account Executive, Schoolytics Full Description

Why You'll Love This Role:

The Strategic Account Executive, Schoolytics by EveryDay Labs (SbE) is responsible for building relationships with key decision makers at the district level, driving new business and expansion. Selling Newselas suite of products including assessment, data warehousing, and MTSS tools.

You will connect authentically with diverse K-12 stakeholders and departments, keeping student success at the center of every conversation, while expanding the reach of engaging learning content to positively impact teachers and students across your territory.

What You'll Be Doing:

• As part of a regional sales team and the face of Schoolytics by EveryDay Labs in the market, you will own your territory, manage the entire lifecycle of a sale, and build new business relationships that bring Newselas solutions to classrooms.
• Proactively drive net-new business with districts, from prospecting and pipeline generation to final close, owning the end-to-end sales cycle for multiple products.
• Run the day-to-day mechanics of pipeline creation, pipeline management, forecasting, and designing lead generation campaigns, while also collaborating closely with other internal departments.
• Be the go-to expert on your territorys funding, state initiatives, demographics, and K-12 landscape, leveraging these insights to build strategic plans that move key accounts through the sales cycle.
• Achieve individual revenue targets while collaborating with an enthusiastic, cross-functional team to catapult Newselas growth during the scaling of our national sales organization.
• Thrive in a role that requires significant autonomy, represent the company in the market, make recommendations that impact strategy and results, and manage priorities independently.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance, including the evaluation of customer needs, structure of tailored solutions, negotiation within established guidelines, and influence over revenue and business outcomes.
• Have direct, regular exposure to our executive leadership team during meetings to discuss specific deal strategies, introduce industry trends, and build support for district-specific initiatives.
• Access a highly skilled team dedicated to supporting this book of business, alongside extensive support from our Learning & Enablement team.

About You:

• 4+ years of experience as an Account Executive with demonstrated success hitting or exceeding large sales quotas and selling products to school districts in the K-12 EdTech space required .
• Specifically experience selling curriculum, Assessment, Data warehouse, and/or MTSS in the K-12 EdTech market required .
• A true prospector who is willing and able to build a book of business from scratch, with extensive experience in networking, prospecting, pipeline generation, and proven success forecasting business in the EdTech industry.
• Well-versed in MEDDPICC sales methodology.
• Possess proven success forecasting business in the EdTech industry.
• Highly organized, adaptable to change, a fast learner who hits the ground running, maintaining high service standards, and consistently meeting established sales goals in an agile environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a strategic territory manager with the executive presence to lead consultative district conversations, navigating multiple stakeholders, and engineering the right solution for each customer.
• Excited by opportunities to connect face-to-face to meet with customers and prospects. Travel is estimated to be approximately 25% (likely a few times per quarter), depending on business and customer needs.
• Experiencing using AI tools to drive greater efficiency and productivity
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.

Why Youll Love Working At Newsela:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as gym reimbursement, pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, Rocket Lawyer and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
• Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
• Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
• Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO, paid sick time off, company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
• Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
• Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.

About Newsela:

Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student. We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes. Our suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K12 classrooms. Grounded in learning science research, Newselas solutions integrate content, assessment, and analytics to help educators track progress, understand student outcomes, and deliver high-impact instruction that supports every learner.

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Compensation Breakdown

• Base salary: $85,000 - $101,200 depending on prior experience
• On-target commission (OTC): $85,000 - $101,200
• On-target earnings (OTE): $170,000.00 - $201,200.00

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidates individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. This role will also will also be eligible for variable compensation.

On-Target Earnings (OTE) Range

$170,000-$201,200 USD