Account Executive

Ascendium Brand•Madison, WI

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascendium is seeking an Account Executive to connect colleges, universities, employers, and other organizations with products and services that support their needs. This role involves building relationships with prospective customers, creating sales and marketing plans, delivering presentations and product demonstrations, and representing Ascendium at industry events. While prior sales experience is not mandatory, this position is ideal for individuals with 2+ years of experience in higher education, financial aid, admissions, customer service, marketing, or sales who excel at connecting with people, understanding their needs, and finding solutions. The role offers opportunities to attend conferences, expand knowledge of Ascendium's offerings, and contribute to sales and marketing strategies. The position requires approximately 20% travel, including up to five multi-day trips per year for events and conferences. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Madison, Wisconsin; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; or Columbus, Ohio. The starting salary is $60,000, with potential for additional compensation through performance-based sales incentives.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field.
Two or more years of experience with sales and marketing, customer service, student loans, student loan industry technologies, and/or employee benefit solutions.
Life activities including ability to communicate, learn, and be self-sufficient.
Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, presentation, problem solving and time management skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of the student loan industry and related technology.
General computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education, financial aid, admissions, customer service, marketing, or sales.

Responsibilities

Perform outbound sales activity including prospecting, marketing and promoting Ascendium’s products and services to new customers.
Working within the Ascendium marketing team, create and implement sales and marketing plans.
Establish and develop positive customer relations.
Participate in various organizations and attend conferences (exhibit).
Plan, develop, and conduct presentations for potential customers.
Demonstrate, support and assist in installation of Ascendium products as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of Ascendium products and services.
Assist in providing input regarding potential markets, products, services and enhancements and for sales and marketing strategies and plans.
Participate in developing and updating hard copy and computer-based communication pieces.
Other related duties as assigned.