Talent Solutions Account Executive: Academic & Government

LinkedIn; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Talent Solutions Account Executive to generate new business within Academic and Government sectors, handling inbound inquiries and outbound prospecting. The role is hybrid, combining time working from home with days in a LinkedIn office as needed.

You will target regions, identify the best technology options, and sell recruitment-focused corporate solutions while aiming to exceed quota.

Qualifications

• 4 years of applicable sales experience.
• Experience with recruiting, recruitment media and HR software.
• Experience selling into Higher Ed / K12/ or related public sector industries.
• Strong AI literacy for sales process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Prospect relentlessly to build pipeline and build strong personal relationships with prospects
• Create reliable forecasts and be completely transparent with management on the pipeline status
• Close new business consistently at or above quota level
• Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territory and document and distribute competitive information
• Invest in colleagues and give coaching and advice when you see an opportunity for improvement
• Work to develop and circulate the set of best practices that will be the foundation of this team
• Listen to the needs of the market and share insights with product and marketing teams
• Be proactive about solving problems even if it's outside of your area and be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge
• Seek out opportunities to be a leader and do everything you can to help the company achieve its larger objectives

Skills

Sales experience

AI literacy

SaaS sales

HR software

Job description

LinkedIn is seeking a Talent Solutions Account Executive to generate new business within Academic and Government sectors, handling inbound inquiries and outbound prospecting. The role is hybrid, combining time working from home with days in a LinkedIn office as needed.

You will target regions, identify the best technology options, and sell recruitment-focused corporate solutions while aiming to exceed quota.