Remote Education Sales Executive – Southeast

ACT; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

ACT is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue across the Southeast, with a remote role based in the United States. You will partner with K-12 schools and districts to identify needs and sell ACT solutions, managing opportunities from initial contact through closing.

You will travel 50-75% within the region and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver value, while maintaining accurate CRM records and achieving sales goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the education and/or assessment industry.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% within the assigned region (Mississippi).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with Salesforce.com preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue Growth by developing and implementing sales strategies.
• Target Strategic Accounts for direct sales of ACT solutions.
• Create and execute territory plans for new business with K-12 accounts.
• Consult with schools to understand needs and provide ACT solutions.
• Optimize travel to maximize client meetings within goals.
• Maintain knowledge of ACT products and competitors to position offerings.
• Manage objectives, orders, and CRM data to track progress.
• Escalate opportunities according to established protocols.
• Lead internal and client meetings using ACT methodologies.
• Contribute to team success with insights.
• Report progress as scheduled.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical abilities

Self-starter and proactive

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Education Administration, or related field

Tools

Salesforce.com

CRM systems

Job description

ACT is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue across the Southeast, with a remote role based in the United States. You will partner with K-12 schools and districts to identify needs and sell ACT solutions, managing opportunities from initial contact through closing.

You will travel 50-75% within the region and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver value, while maintaining accurate CRM records and achieving sales goals.