Account Executive / Inside Sales (College Readiness)

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, prospect, and create new innovative marketing strategies to build a customer base and grow revenue in an assigned territory
• Responsible for meeting event metrics including attending meetings and presentations with identified school and district level administrators, educators, and clients
• Build and develop relationships yielding business agreements with school districts and educators
• Schedule, organize, and deliver technical presentations
• Conduct market research and report findings to marketing management
• Collaborate with Management and other Account Executives on a variety of special projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 3+ years of Business Development and/or Sales & Marketing, preferably in K-12 Test Prep, Education, or Publishing
• Previous teaching experience is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal (both verbal and written) communication skills; excellent command of grammar, spelling and composition
• Comfortable interacting with potential clients in person, on the telephone and over email
• Excellent public speaking skills and confidence when pitching products and services
• Able to prioritize effectively and work independently
• Able to work in teams to develop strategies and action plans, and to share results
• Excellent team player, and able to shift priorities, demonstrate flexibility, coordinate multiple projects and meet multiple deadlines
• High energy level and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research
• Upbeat, outgoing personality

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
• Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours), parental leave, bereavement, and volunteer time
• A generous paid holiday schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability and pet insurance)
• 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
• Annual professional and career development opportunities available
• Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way
• Daily on-site and virtual group fitness classes