Sales Executive, Northwest

The Renaissance Network, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Learning and development support

Job summary

CTL seeks a strategic Sales Executive to lead device lifecycle solutions into K-12 districts across WA, ID, and AK. You will manage long, complex buying cycles, build executive relationships with CIOs and district leaders, and leverage AI tools to optimize prospecting and closing.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in K-12 hardware/services sales, strong solution-selling skills, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of K-12 sales across hardware/services
• Proven success in solution selling with long-cycle processes
• Ability to build executive relationships with CIOs and district leaders
• Experience covering multi-state territories with travel (WA/ID/AK)
• Strong communication and presentation skills; self-starter in fast-paced env.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to expand CTL’s footprint in K-12 districts
• Identify opportunities using GovSpend and public procurement data; monitor bids and align CTL solutions with district cycles
• Leverage AI sales tools for prospecting, data enrichment, and analytics to accelerate cycles
• Build relationships with CIOs, IT directors, superintendents, and purchasing leaders at district/state levels
• Guide customers through end-to-end solution selling from discovery to ROI and procurement handoffs
• Collaborate with marketing, OCS, and product teams to ensure solution adoption
• Maintain a robust pipeline balancing new business and strategic account management
• Represent CTL at regional edtech events and conferences
• Stay informed on K-12 tech trends and funding programs (Title Funds, E-Rate)
• Operate per CTL values: trust, resourcefulness, accountability, innovation, teamwork

Skills

K-12 sales experience

Solution selling

Long-cycle sales

Executive relationship building

Multi-state territory

Travel readiness

Independent contributor

Growth mindset

Tools

GovSpend

AI sales tools

Job description

Are you a driven, K-12 sales professional with a passion for shaping how districts deploy and manage devices for sustainable impact?

CTL – the leader in ChromeOS solutions for K-12 school districts – seeks a highly strategic Sales Executive to lead sales of device lifecycle solutions into the education market across Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. This role is designed for a consultative, enterprise-style seller who can manage long and complex sales cycles, build executive-level relationships, and leverage modern sales intelligence tools to uncover and convert opportunities.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to expand CTL’s footprint in K-12 districts
• Use GovSpend and other public sector procurement databases to identify opportunities, monitor bids, and align CTL solutions with district buying cycles in addition to RFP influence and response
• Leverage AI sales tools for prospecting, data enrichment, and predictive analytics to improve targeting and shorten sales cycles
• Build strong relationships with CIOs, IT directors, superintendents, and purchasing leaders at the district and state level
• Guide customers through end-to-end solution selling, from discovery and needs analysis to ROI model, proposal, proof of concept, procurement path and implementation handoff
• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, Online Customer Success (OCS Team), and product teams to deliver compelling solutions and ensure adoption
• Maintain and grow a robust pipeline by balancing new business development with strategic account management
• Represent CTL at regional education technology events, conferences, and tradeshows
• Stay current on K-12 technology trends, state and federal funding programs (Title Funds, E-Rate, etc.), and competitor offerings
• Operate in line with CTL values: Trusting actions with teammates and customers; Resourceful procurement strategies; Accountable results and handoffs; Innovative use of AI tools and small experiments for improvement; and Team-Oriented co-selling and building consensus across district stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of K-12 sales experience, ideally with hardware and related services
• Proven success in solution selling and managing long-cycle, multi-stakeholder sales processes; hunter mindset
• Background as a former school district CIO or IT Manager a strong plus
• Experience covering multi-state territories, including 50% travel and virtual account management
• Strong understanding of K-12 procurement processes, funding cycles, and decision-making hierarchies
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior-level district leaders
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Live in the Seattle area with ability to travel extensively throughout the territory (WA/ID/AK)

Total annual compensation of $80,000-$275,000; comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) with generous company match; learning and development support; and more!

CTL is a U.S.-based leader in ChromeOS solutions, providing K-12 schools and districts with devices, lifecycle management, and services that extend the value of technology investments. Their mission is to help educators and IT leaders maximize resources while driving better learning outcomes for students. With a history of innovation, award-winning products, and a deep commitment to customer success, CTL partners with school systems nationwide to simplify device acquisition, deployment, support, and sustainability.

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