Account Executive – K-12 Education
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$55K - $65K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Account Executive – K-12 Education
Vector Solutions
• Develop new business and upsell existing accounts to prospect, qualify and close sales • Increase penetration within existing accounts to drive new revenue streams • Network successfully to drive new opportunities, sales presentations, web-ex demonstrations, and handle contract negotiations • Achieve sales goals as set by management and be able to work independently • Additional duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration, or relevant field preferred
- 3-4 years’ experience in business to business (B2B) sales
- Ability to travel up to 25% of time
- A proven sales track record with a stable work history
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with K-12 institutions is preferred
- Experience using MS products and Salesforce CRM is preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month after hire
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and generous time off
- Generous referral incentive program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Pet Insurance
- OnePass Gym/Wellness Discount Program
- Calm Health-Employee Membership
- Company social events
- Employee Resource Groups
- Philanthropic opportunities
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