Sr Account Executive

Quizlet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation days

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Quizlet, a leading learning platform, is hiring a seasoned Senior Account Executive to drive direct and programmatic revenue. You will own the full sales lifecycle from lead development to closing, partnering with leadership to build strategies across display, native, video, content, and sponsorship.

This onsite role requires collaboration, travel, and a track record of exceeding revenue targets. You will engage with brand marketers, agencies, and trading desks, delivering compelling value

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of digital media sales experience, preferably at an online publisher.
• Experience selling complex, integrated programs including display, content, social and event components.
• Experience selling programmatic advertising and educating brands, agencies and trading desks about programmatic offerings.
• Self-starter who likes to hustle and win.
• Track record of exceeding revenue goals.
• Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong relationships with agencies, trading desks, and brands.

Responsibilities

• Introduce a brand and platform beloved by GenZ to brand marketing decision makers, creating interest and excitement in powering the success of millions of young people.
• Partner with sales leadership to develop sales strategies across display, native, video, custom content and sponsorship.
• Develop industry specific go to market playbook for growing revenue.
• Identify, target, and acquire new direct business to meet revenue targets.
• Grow advertising revenue by developing and cultivating relationships with agencies and brands.
• Follow-up on incoming, new leads and communicate ad offerings and capabilities to potential buyers and agency trading desks.
• Ensuring excellent service and support to prospects and clients.
• Plan and coordinate sales activities, including management of the sales pipeline and accountability for Win/Loss reviews on new accounts.
• Promote Quizlet at industry events.

Skills

Digital media sales

Agency relationships

Negotiation

Sales strategy

Prospecting

Presentations

Communication

Relationship building

Travel

Self-starter

Job description

About Quizlet:

At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Weâre a $1B+ learning platform used by two-thirds of U.S. high school students and half of college students, powering over 1 billion learning interactions each week.

We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. Weâre energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

Letâs Build the Future of Learning

Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.

Why Join Quizlet?

ð Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week
ð§ Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science
ð Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction
ð¯ Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in peopleâs lives
ð¤ Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging

About the Team:

The Ads Sales Team provides best-in-class advertising solutions for large brand advertisers.

We are a team of high-energy individuals committed to helping our advertisers connect with

GenZ, young professionals, students, and teachers. We provide creative ad programs,

strategic data insights, and excellent customer service. Our team plays a key part in Quizletâs

success as the ad programs we develop, sell, and deliver keep Quizlet free of charge for

millions of users around the globe.

About the Role:

We are hiring a seasoned Sr. Account Executive to play a crucial role in achieving our revenue

objectives. You will identify ideal customers and sales strategies to generate direct and

programmatic revenue. You will own and drive all phases of the sales lifecycle including

identifying and developing leads, meeting with clients, developing value propositions and

unique content and sponsorship opportunities, financial deal structuring, contract

negotiation, and closing.

As a well-versed sales professional you will call on your own book of business with client direct

and agency contacts.

Weâre happy to share that this is an onsite position. To help foster team collaboration, we

require that employees be in the office at a minimum of three days a week: Monday,

Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that

this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and

supports growth as an employee and organization.

To support collaboration, we ask employees to be in the office at least two days a week: Wednesday and Thursday.

In this role, you will:

• Introduce a brand and platform beloved by GenZ to brand marketing decision makers,

  creating interest and excitement in powering the success of millions of young people.

• Partner with sales leadership to develop sales strategies across display, native, video,

  custom content and sponsorship

• Develop industry specific go to market playbook for growing revenue

• Identify, target, and acquire new direct business to meet revenue targets

• Grow advertising revenue by developing and cultivating relationships with agencies

  and brands

• Follow-up on incoming, new leads and communicate ad offerings and capabilities to

  potential buyers and agency trading desks

• Ensuring excellent service and support to prospects and clients

• Plan and coordinate sales activities, including management of the sales pipeline and

  accountability for Win/Loss reviews on new accounts

• Promote Quizlet at industry events

  What you bring to the table:

• A minimum of 8+ years of digital media sales experience, preferably at an online

  publisher

• Experience selling complex, creative, integrated programs including display, content,

  social and event components

• Experience selling programmatic advertising and educating brands, agencies and trading desks about programmatic offerings

• Self-starter who likes to hustle and win

• Track record of exceeding revenue goals

• Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Strong relationships with agencies, trading desks, and brands

• Comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and a rapidly changing environment

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional presentation skills

• Some travel required

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with large CPG, Retail, Tech and Telco brands

• Experience conceiving and negotiating creative multi-million dollar partnership

  programs

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance

• 20 vacation days that we expect you to take!

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)

• Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match

• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
• Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits

• 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!

We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.

We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!

In Closing:

At Quizlet, weâre excited about passionate people joining our teamâeven if you donât check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.â

Quizletâs success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

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