Account Executive - Field
Location: Remote, USA; Ideal candidate will reside in Houston, TX and be willing to travel in the territory.
Job Overview:
Learning A-Z is hiring a new Account Executive with excellent sales and organizational skills that values teamwork, a fast-changing environment, and mutual respect and willing to jump in with a whatever it takes attitude to ensure the success of our sales teams. Come join our team and build positive working relationships with internal employees and outside customers.
Reporting into our Sr. Regional Sales Manager, the Account Executive - Field (Houston) is responsible for supporting our incredible mission by achieving assigned revenue targets within their designated territory (Houston TX Area). They will participate in developing marketing and sales campaigns to meet and/or exceed expectations.
Job Responsibilities:
Use sales techniques to develop and otherwise pursue new and expansion sales opportunities in the territory through phone calls, in-person presentations, web-based demonstrations, and email campaigns.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales forecasting, sales pipeline, customer database records.
Provide sales quotes and proposals to customers.
Bring and maintain industry knowledge.
Improve selling skills and product knowledge by attending all sales meetings and training sessions.
Use Salesforce.com CRM and other data management tools to keep track of all active opportunities. Update daily, weekly, and monthly.
Collaborate with manager and other internal partners to build strategy for goal achievement and territory management.
Contribute as teammate and peer to other Account Executive - Field roles in the region.
Support product marketing activities to help generate leads and opportunities.
Attend regional conferences as agreed upon with your manager.
Attend national conferences that may occur in the territory.
Consistently achieve predetermined territory goals.
Demonstrate professionalism across various work environments.
Be able to travel up to 50% of the time during peak selling season.
Be informed of funding opportunities in assigned territory and keep districts and management updated on critical deadlines.
Deliver complete and accurate paperwork in a timely manner
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required. An education or related background is preferred.
Minimum 3+ years of success in K-12 sales; demonstrated success in both literacy curriculum and educational technology sales preferred.
Ability to demonstrate and sell an online, digital literacy product/solution.
Experience in public speaking with strong oral and written communication skills
Experience using database management systems. Salesforce.com preferred.
Experience using Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience using online meeting technology.
Skilled at generating new business prospects and markets.
Valid driver’s license, a good driving record. Prior experience selling to school- and district-level literacy curriculum decision-makers and influencers in the elementary K12 market.
Experience using Salesforce.com for forecasting and tracking opportunities.
Possess state and district level ELA and/or Technology contacts in territory.
Knowledge of online curriculum products and services.
Location: Must reside in Houston TX Area (Remote)
Why Work With Us?
When you work with Learning A-Z, you’ll be helping students across the globe develop the comprehension, curiosity, and continued joy of learning they need to succeed in today’s world.
We’ve been awarded numerous accolades from a wide variety of edtech organizations. Our flagship products Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, and Raz-Plus are beloved by teachers and students alike, and are currently used by approximately 1/5 of public students in the United States.
To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.learninga-z.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
