Account Executive II

Purpose of the Role: Through effective relationships, the Account Executive is accountable for providing educational content solutions that meet the needs of school districts in an assigned territory.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs strategies that address customer needs and issues while meeting assigned quota; targets and prioritizes accounts and activities; analyzes competitors’ activities and adjusts appropriately; utilizes area, national and Per Diem resources effectively.
• Strategically plans sales calls by outlined objectives and action steps.
• Reads the market, recognizes trends, and communicates that information to the Area Management; Demonstrates knowledge of account history, the processes and procedures specific to each district, and the key issues for each account.
• Responds to customers’ requests and problems with appropriate timeliness and concern; Develops professional credibility and trust with the customer;
• Provides timely and complete information needed for consultants and outside resources to perform effectively in the territory; Uses voicemail and email appropriately; Updates Salesforce.com regularly.
• Knowledge of each curriculum area to converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs; effectively communicates the major features, advantages, and benefits of each product; Displays a thorough knowledge of state and local adoption timelines in order to be at the right place at the right time.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Marketing or Liberal Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years sales or teaching experience with a proven track record in meeting quota.

Preferred:

• Educational/Technology sales experience and teaching skills are preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in MS Office and Sales Management Software.
• Salesforce experience preferred.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.