Strategic Account Leader, Healthcare EdTech (Remote)

Ascend Learning, LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs (Headspace, Airvet)

Charitable matching program

Job summary

Ascend Learning, LLC is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to maintain and grow relationships with high-value customers in the nursing and healthcare education spaces. You will understand client goals and align our solutions to drive mutual growth and success.

This remote role covers the South region with up to 50% travel. You will manage the sales cycle, prepare proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years of relevant sales work experience.
• Proven ability to influence up to executive levels and negotiate advantageous agreements.
• Demonstrated skill in delivering tailored solutions and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead point of contact for strategic account matters and build long-lasting client relationships.
• Identify stakeholders, champions, users, technical teams, and economic buyers.
• Manage existing client retention and conduct annual account reviews.
• Develop and nurture sales pipeline with timely follow-ups and progress tracking.
• Uncover client objectives and build strategic roadmaps to meet needs.
• Collaborate on growth strategies, territory management, and cross-sell opportunities.
• Prepare compelling strategies, messaging, and presentations; negotiate and close deals.
• Ensure timely delivery of Ascend solutions aligned to client goals.
• Present regular reports on opportunities, forecasts, and market conditions to management.
• Maintain CRM with prospective client headcount and category suitability.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Account management

Communication

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Proposal/contracts

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Zoho CRM

HubSpot

MS Excel

Job description

Ascend Learning, LLC is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to maintain and grow relationships with high-value customers in the nursing and healthcare education spaces. You will understand client goals and align our solutions to drive mutual growth and success.

This remote role covers the South region with up to 50% travel. You will manage the sales cycle, prepare proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery and client satisfaction.