Strategic Account Executive (Remote, US)

Newsela

5d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Strategic Account Executive, supporting NC, SC, VA, and WV.
Why You'll Love This Role:
The Strategic Account Executive will be responsible for building relationships with key decision makers at the district level and selling Newsela’s suite of products, to bring engaging learning content to school districts in your region.
You’ll employ solution-based selling techniques and solution mapping, along with your strong negotiation and closing skills, to ensure school board preparation and approval.
You’ll create and maintain an aggressive pipeline, and will build and adjust strategic account plans for key accounts to move each account through the sales cycle.
In your day to day, you will do everything from pipeline creation, pipeline management and forecasting to designing lead generation campaigns and managing sales through the entire lifecycle while collaborating closely with other departments.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet in-person with school and district leaders, presenting solutions, negotiating terms, and securing agreements that bring Newsela into classrooms.
You will be well-versed in your territory’s funding, state initiatives, demographics, and K-12 education landscape, which will help inform your overall sales strategy.

Requirements

• You are a proven Account Executive with 2+ years of demonstrated success selling supplemental products to school districts in the K12 market
• You are willing to build your own book of business and have extensive experience in networking, prospecting, and building a pipeline
• You are well-versed in MEDDPICC sales methodology
• You have proven success forecasting business in the EdTech industry
• You’re excited by opportunities to connect face-to-face — this position involves regular travel to meet with customers and prospects.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a regional sales team and the face of Newsela in the market
• Have direct, regular exposure to our executive leadership team during meetings to discuss specific deal strategies, introduce industry trends, and build support for district-specific initiatives
• Have a highly skilled team dedicated to supporting you and your book of business, and will also receive extensive support from our Learning & Enablement team
• Achieve your own revenue targets
• Work with an enthusiastic, cross-functional team to catapult Newsela’s growth as we scale our national sales organization
• Represent the company in the market, making recommendations that impact strategy and results, and managing priorities independently.
• Evaluate customer needs, structuring tailored solutions, negotiating within established guidelines, and influencing revenue and business outcomes.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
• Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
• Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
• Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
• Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
• Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed