Higher Education Account Executive

enrollmentFUEL•Chapel Hill, NC

14d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

enrollmentFUEL partners with colleges and universities to solve complex enrollment challenges through data-driven strategy, technology, and consulting services. Our team combines deep higher-education expertise with modern analytics and innovative enrollment solutions that help institutions improve enrollment outcomes and financial sustainability. Our services span the full enrollment lifecycle, including student search, digital marketing, recruitment strategy, financial aid optimization, CRM solutions, analytics, and staffing support. The Account Executive is responsible for developing new client partnerships with colleges and universities by helping institutional leaders address enrollment and revenue challenges through enrollmentFUEL’s strategic enrollment management solutions. This role focuses on consultative selling with senior campus leaders, including Vice Presidents for Enrollment, Admissions Directors, and Financial Aid leaders. The Account Executive manages opportunities from discovery through proposal and close while collaborating closely with Business Development Representatives (BDRs), marketing, and internal subject matter experts. Success in this role requires the ability to understand institutional priorities, communicate the value of enrollmentFUEL’s solutions, and guide prospects through a thoughtful decision-making process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least 3 years of experience in a quota-carrying sales role, with demonstrated success meeting or exceeding targets
At least 3 years experience working within a college or university in admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, or related functions
Experience selling consulting services, technology solutions, or data-driven services
Ability to build relationships with senior institutional stakeholders
Strong consultative selling, presentation, and communication skills
Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and forecast sales

Responsibilities

Manage qualified sales opportunities from discovery through proposal, negotiation, and close
Build relationships with institutional leaders including Vice Presidents for Enrollment, Admissions leaders, and Financial Aid administrators
Conduct consultative discovery to understand institutional enrollment challenges and strategic priorities
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to design solutions aligned with client goals
Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective client partners
Partner with BDRs and marketing to develop and advance a healthy pipeline of opportunities
Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting within the company CRM
Represent enrollmentFUEL at industry conferences, events, and professional gatherings
Partner with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to client delivery after contract execution
Accurately reflect and portray the mission and core values of enrollmentFUEL
Other duties as assigned