Account Executive

Account Executive

WHAT WE SEEK

This position requires a strong background in the educational sales industry and established relationships with key stakeholders in school districts, such as: Departments/Ministries of Education, Directors of Education, superintendents, and other district leaders to understand their unique needs and challenges.

An Account Executive serves as a key member of our collaborative outside sales team and helps execute sales campaigns by qualifying leads, closing sales and providing high quality sales and customer support. The Account Executive develops, grows and retains strategic, long-term partnerships with new clients. This position works within a select geographic group of clients and prospective clients to promote the Carnegie Learning products/services and represents Carnegie Learning by identifying business opportunities consistent with the company's strategic objectives. The Account Executive also works closely with K-12 educators and colleagues in all departments throughout the company. The Account Executive will also be required to reside in Ontario as this role requires travel within the region.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Attain and surpass sales goal with the proven ability to "advance" the sale and build customer relationships to maintain and expand market penetration

• Create and execute marketing and strategic territory plans, with excellent organization and follow-through

• Identify and maximize client opportunities, promoting the value of Carnegie Learning educational products and services.

• Review market analyses, monitor competitive activity and proactively identify customer needs. Regularly call on district, school leadership and state departments to deliver sales presentations, performance check-ins and identify opportunities to expand the relationship.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify and implement customized educational solutions that support each client's business strategies and needs. Prepare and present recommendations to district or school leadership that are aligned with client expectations and consistent with the Carnegie Learning brand.

• Negotiate agreements for services, programs and pricing within the assigned account base.

• Maintain world-class stakeholder management, ensuring top quality communication and alignment of mutual business goals between clients and Carnegie Learning.

• Own the full customer relationship lifecycle for prospective and existing customers, ensuring their satisfaction, retention, and growth through proactive engagement and personalized account management.

• Work remotely while traveling up to 75% of the time - by ground or air transportation - includes overnight stays.

• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR BOOKBAG

• Bachelor's degree in Education; Masters degree in a job-related area preferred

• Five (5) or more years of experience in education, business development and strategic account management with a record of high performance

• Consultative sales experience in Education Publishing/Ed Tech

• Experience developing and selling complex value propositions

• Experience with leveraging SalesForce.com to guide day-to-day activities preferred

• Demonstrated track record of successful consultative, business-to-business sales or related experience

• Strong research skills and ability to identify client needs

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate professionally, persuasively and confidently over phone, e-mail and in face to face appointments

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across departments, functions, cultures and time zones

• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

• Highly organized with strong planning and time management skills

• Ability to politically navigate through an organization to interact with key decision makers and other executives

• Strong professional presence and demonstrated ability to present to C-level decision maker

• Exceptional writing and verbal presentation skills

• Proficiency with computers and programs, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch; occasionally lifts and/or pushes up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

• Valid Driver's license

WHAT GIVES US PURPOSE

Others teach what; we teach why. For over 25 years, Carnegie Learning has developed solutions that help students achieve Aha moments and set them up for long-term learning success. We're driven to find new, better ways to support teachers and reach more students, so we put our leading cognitive science research and real-world insights into solutions for how students think, learn, and do their best. This is a key part of our commitment to helping teachers spark student curiosity. As a Carnegie Learning team member, you'll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of students and educators.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Holistic Wellbeing

• Cost-shared health and dental benefits plan;

• Access to Headspace at Work with no added cost, empowering you to enhance your mental health

• Competitive Retirement Savings Matching Program to plan for your future

• Fostering Joy

• Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere Policy

• Your Time, Your Way - paid time off that you can use as you see fit to recharge and nurture your personal life

• Empowering Parenthood

• Top-Up Parental Leave

• Reduced working hours on full pay for new parents

• Free access to CL products for employees and their children

• A Place for Connection

• Quarterly Wellness Incentives

• Monthly employee activities + recognition program

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that define each person's individuality. This fusion of perspectives enriches our collective knowledge, fosters innovation, and empowers us all. Together, we can collectively and more effectively address issues that face our business and industry.

If our commitment to building an inclusive workplace resonates with you, we invite you to join our mission and welcome you to apply with us. Carnegie Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.