Account Executive 3, K - 12

Dell Technologies

9d • $212,000 - $265,000

About The Position

K-12 Education Strategist Do you have the K-12 education expertise and strategic acumen to shape markets, create demand, and establish Dell Technologies as the leading partner for digital transformation in U.S. school districts? K-12 education is undergoing profound transformation, shaped by artificial intelligence, changing student and family expectations, teacher and staff shortages, heightened cybersecurity threats, learning recovery challenges, and new opportunities to reimagine teaching, learning, and school operations in a digital economy. Dell Technologies collaborates with school districts to advance their missions of educating and preparing all students for success by providing secure, scalable, and cost-optimized multicloud and modern infrastructure solutions that span district data centers, schools, public cloud, and edge environments. Districts increasingly turn to Dell to establish a modern digital foundation, enhance student learning experiences, support educators, improve operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and enable innovation in teaching and learning. Role Overview The K-12 Education Strategist shapes markets, creates demand, and positions Dell as a thought leader in U.S. school districts through strategic advisory work, executive relationship-building, and thought leadership. This role identifies and qualifies opportunities at the top of the funnel, provides market intelligence, and establishes Dell's credibility with senior district leaders. This is a strategic advisory and market-shaping role, not a sales support or deal execution role. The strategist engages directly with senior district leaders to understand their most pressing challenges and long-term goals, then works with Dell account teams and internal stakeholders to align the right strategies, solutions, and partnerships. They spend significant time in districts and schools and in virtual executive conversations, facilitating dialogue among diverse stakeholders and building deep, trusted relationships. The strategist serves as a bridge between vertical expertise and technical credibility. They bring deep knowledge of K-12 education - including governance, funding, instructional priorities, and district dynamics - combined with technical fluency often gained as former CTOs, CIOs, or curriculum and instructional technology leaders who have led infrastructure modernization, cloud migrations, digital learning initiatives, and cybersecurity programs. This dual expertise allows them to engage leaders on both strategic priorities and technical challenges, connecting how Dell's capabilities address both. When an AE brings a strategist to a meeting, they're bringing someone who understands K-12 education, understands technology, and can connect the two. This role is supported by vertical leaders and the Head of Public Strategy to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and organizational influence. What Success Looks Like in Year One In your first year, you will have: Established trusted relationships with 7-9 senior district leaders at strategic accounts Shaped 4-5 strategic opportunities contributing to meaningful pipeline growth Positioned Dell as a thought leader through 2-3 major conference speaking engagements Facilitated 4-6 high-impact strategic engagements that deepen relationships and uncover opportunities Delivered enablement that measurably improves sales teams' ability to engage K-12 stakeholders Become a trusted resource for account executives who leverage your expertise to win deals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred in education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in K–12 school districts, including roles in district leadership, instructional leadership, curriculum, assessment, educational technology, or district operations.
• Senior‑level district leadership experience, such as superintendent, deputy superintendent, chief academic officer, CTO/CIO, curriculum director, or equivalent cabinet‑level role.
• Direct technology leadership experience as a CTO, CIO, or senior IT leader with hands‑on responsibility for infrastructure, cloud, digital learning, cybersecurity, or data initiatives.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior district leaders and lead strategic, consultative engagements, including discovery, facilitation, and executive‑level communication.
• Recognized thought leadership demonstrated through speaking engagements, publications, or major district transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of K–12 environments, including governance, funding models, accountability systems, instructional priorities, and digital transformation trends, paired with strong technical fluency across modern IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital learning platforms.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills, active involvement in K–12 associations, and willingness to travel up to 60%.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in education, educational leadership, or related field
• Teaching or building-level leadership experience that provides credibility with educators and instructional leaders
• Experience facilitating executive workshops or strategy sessions
• Leadership positions within K-12 education associations, coalitions, or professional networks
• Experience working with school boards and navigating district governance dynamics

Responsibilities

• EXTERNAL - K-12 School Districts & Industry Strategic Advisory & Discovery Lead discovery conversations with district leaders to understand strategic priorities and desired outcomes across teaching and learning, student success, educator support, and operational efficiency, with particular depth in technical areas such as infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, digital learning platforms, cybersecurity, and data strategy Help district leaders align technology initiatives with strategic plans, instructional priorities, and long-term visions Provide consultative guidance on digital learning strategies, personalized learning, educator professional development, student data and analytics, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and family engagement
• Executive Relationship Development Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior district leaders including Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, Chief Academic Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and Cabinet-level leaders Extend Dell's reach beyond IT contacts to engage instructional leadership, curriculum and assessment, student services, operations, finance, and human resources leaders Serve as strategic advisor to district leaders, aligning Dell's capabilities with their missions
• Strategic Engagements & Programs Design and participate in Executive Briefing Center sessions, Strategic Planning Days, and workshops that bring together instructional, operational, IT, and community stakeholders to explore future-state possibilities Design strategic events including roundtables, summits, and market briefings that position Dell and create demand Foster collaborative partnerships between districts and Dell, including pilots, co-innovation initiatives, and joint storytelling
• Opportunity Creation & Top-of-Funnel Pipeline Development Identify and qualify strategic opportunities at the top of the funnel, shaping them before they become formal RFPs and positioning Dell early in decision-making Make strategic connections across and within districts to support integrated strategies and uncover opportunities Help district customers network with one another, sharing best practices and facilitating communities of practice
• Thought Leadership & Market Presence Position Dell as a thought leader through speaking at conferences, delivering keynotes, serving on panels, and contributing to content that spotlights K-12 innovation Monitor and interpret trends in K-12 education and translate them into insight for customers and internal teams
• INTERNAL - Dell Technologies Strategic Account Support Partner with sales teams to inform and strengthen account strategies, bringing vertical expertise and technical credibility that helps account executives understand dynamics, motivations, challenges, and context Provide strategic input in account planning sessions on governance, budget cycles, school board dynamics, superintendent transitions, and long-term priorities
• Market Intelligence & Enablement Develop and deliver enablement programs on K-12 education market trends, district structures, procurement processes, stakeholder roles, and strategic engagement approaches Provide market intelligence that shapes how Dell positions its offerings in K-12 education
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Solution Influence Facilitate collaboration across sales, presales, services, and Strategically Aligned Businesses to create cohesive engagement plans Provide strategic context to help internal teams leverage K-12 relationships to co-create solutions Provide input to product, services, and solution teams to influence offerings that better support district needs
• Voice of the Customer & Marketing Partnership Serve as voice of the customer into marketing, portfolio, and business units, ensuring messaging and content reflect K-12 education realities Work with marketing as a K-12 education SME to review and refine content for relevance and accuracy Identify and connect marketing and sales teams with customer stories, references, and advocates

Benefits

• Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• The Total Target Compensation range for this position is $212,000 - 265,000 which includes base salary and commissions.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level