Full-cycle, quota-carrying Account Executive to build partnerships and drive revenue selling a SaaS product to higher education enrollment teams. Manage territory-based sales, close deals with VP/C-level stakeholders, use data-driven consultative approaches and CRM tools, and travel up to 40%.
We’re working with a fast-growing SaaS company transforming the transfer experience for students and the enrollment process for colleges and universities. They're on the hunt for an Account Executive to build new partnerships and drive revenue. This is a full-cycle, quota-carrying role for a sharp, motivated closer with deep knowledge of the higher ed space and a passion for mission-driven work.
If you have...
- 5+ years of experience in full-cycle SaaS sales in Higher Education
- Proven success exceeding goals in a territory-based sales role
- Experience selling into enrollment teams at the VP or C-level
- Strong command of data-driven consultative sales techniques and CRM tools
- Eagerness to travel up to 40%
- Bachelor's Degree & U.S. residency
We'd love to hear from you!
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