K-12 Named Account Executive

Salesforce, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

Mental health support

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking a K12 Account Executive who will evangelize our CRM solutions to K12 institutions, delivering personalized experiences across channels.

This quota-carrying role requires collaboration within an Account Team and the ability to drive self-generated opportunities using the full Salesforce Marketing and Commerce technology stack. You will prospect, develop account plans, and own the sales cycle from lead generation to closure, targeting districts, CMOs, nonprofits, and

Qualifications

• Experience selling to K12 institutions (Districts, CMOs, Nonprofit, Independent Schools).
• Proven ability to manage full sales cycles and close deals.
• Strong communication and executive engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales cycle for the full Salesforce stack with K12 customers.
• Prospect and generate new contractual relationships with K12 schools and districts.
• Develop sales plans to cover assigned geographies and target accounts.
• Collaborate with Account and Territory teams to identify opportunities.
• Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas.
• Drive brand awareness and lead generation through networking and events.
• Maintain accurate forecast and pipeline management.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and long-term retention.

Skills

K12 software sales

C-level engagement

Quota carrying

Independent contributor

Territory planning

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Sales Job Details About Salesforce

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

Who we are:

We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help organizations across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers and constituents in the moments that matter. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good– you’ve come to the right place.

About the position:

The Salesforce K12 Account Executive is a subject matter expert and trusted advisor who works with K12 institutions to evangelize our CRM solutions that deliver relevant, personalized experiences across channels and devices. We are seeking an experienced quota-carrying sales executive who can work both as part of a broader Account Team and as an Individual Contributor driving self-generated sales opportunities focused on the full Salesforce Marketing and Commerce technology stack. If you have a passion for being at the cutting edge of how K12 institutions engage with their constituents, we want to speak with you!

Responsibilities:

• Be the subject matter expert when it comes to how K12 institutions (Districts, CMOs, Nonprofit, and Independent Schools) leverage Salesforce solutions within their enterprise
• Aggressively prospect and generate new contractual relationships with K12 schools & districts
• Develop of sales plans to effectively and efficiently cover the accounts within an assigned geography.
• Collaborate with Account and Territory team to identify target accounts
• Create and drive revenue within a specified region and/or list of named accounts
• Generate business opportunities through networking, cold-calling, and prospecting in to current Salesforce customers
• Own the sales cycle for the entire technology stack - including lead generation, deal strategy, pricing and packaging, and assistance with deal closure
• Meet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotas
• Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation via networking, associations, etc.
• Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting
• Ensure customer satisfaction and retention

Requirements:

• A proven team player working in a Co-Prime/Overlay Sales Role
• 5+ years of outside K12 software sales experience
• Passion for helping advance the mission of K12 and non-profit organizations.
• Proven track record of sales excellence working as an Individual Contributor and working in a team environment
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment in high-growth mode
• Superior professional presence and business acumen
• Experience selling at the "C" level –Superintendents, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Information Officer, Procurement and Executive Management.
• Ability to give high-level/overview product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycle.
• Work collaboratively with solution engineering team to create compelling demonstration scenarios
• Ability to be extremely effective via online meetings, hangouts, and conference calls
• Ability to travel as needed

This role will be posted until November 19th 2026.

Accommodations

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Benefits

• time off programs
• medical
• dental
• vision
• mental health support
• paid parental leave
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• an employee stock purchasing program

We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI + Data + CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you've come to the right place.