As an Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating sales growth for our solutions. In this role, you are a self-motivated, results-driven individual who thrives in a team environment and possesses a deep understanding of K-12 education technology sales. You will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities, and driving revenue growth to achieve quarterly and annual targets.

The impact you'll have:

• Possess a deep understanding of K-12 buying personas and motivations, and tailor communication styles to match the needs of specific personas (Superintendents, CIOs, CFOs, CAOs, etc.).
• Build and maintain a new sales pipeline equivalent to a minimum of 4.5X quota by targeting, identifying, and qualifying new sales opportunities.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities for cross-selling and upselling within existing accounts to maximize revenue and drive additional value for clients
• Collaborate effectively with Customer Success and Sales Development Representative (SDR) teams to ensure seamless transitions, enhance client satisfaction, and optimize sales strategies through shared insights and coordinated efforts.
• Manage pipeline activities with precision, including accurate forecasting and reporting in Salesforce CRM.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to prospects throughout the complete buying cycle, providing accurate quotes and contracts for new sales and guiding them through the decision-making process.
• Customize sales positioning and product demonstrations to address the unique needs and challenges of each prospect.
• Travel to client meetings and industry events as necessary to represent SchoolStatus and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets for new business, driving growth and contributing to the success of the organization.

What you'll bring:

• 3-5+ years of relevant Sales experience, including proven success in K-12 technology software sales, with established networks of Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, CIOs, CFOs, CAOs within your territory.
• Demonstrated ability to hunt new business and land large accounts in varied sales process lengths, navigating multiple influencers and decision-makers.
• High personal integrity, habitual follow-through, and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and reliability in all sales activities.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Work From Anywhere: We embrace a remote-first culture, allowing flexibility in work locations.
• 401k: We offer 100% match up to 6% to help employees plan for their retirement.
• Flexible Time Off: We prioritize work-life balance for our employees and encourage team members to take the time they need to recharge & be their best.
• Paid Parental Leave: We support parent-child bonding and strive for increased gender equality at home and in the workplace.
• Benefits: 100% coverage for medical, dental & vision for our employees. Additional benefits include HRA, life insurance, & AD&D insurance.
• Culture Of Our Values: Our values are not mere words; they guide our decisions and actions.
• Pledge 1%: We are a part of the global movement; we pledge to give back to our community.
• Winter Shutdown: During November, we have a one-week shutdown, and in December, a two-week shutdown.
• Childcare: Our dependent care program enables you to pay for out-of-pocket daycare costs with pre-tax dollars; up to a certain amount.