Account Executive

🕒 October 14

🎸 Mississippi – Remote

🎸 Mississippi – Remote

💵 $80k - $95k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Account Executive

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ACT

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1959

📚 Education

🏢 Enterprise

🤝 Non-profit

💰 $30k Grant on 2022-01

Education • Enterprise • Non-profit

ACT is a leading organization focused on education and assessment, providing a range of testing and educational services designed to aid students and educators. Known primarily for its college admissions test, the ACT offers resources and tools that help students navigate their educational and career journeys. The organization also supports K-12 educators, higher education institutions, and workforce readiness initiatives, emphasizing fairness and accessibility in education.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement sales strategies and tactics to achieve volume and revenue goals • Identify and target large strategic accounts for direct sales of ACT solutions • Pursue new business opportunities and expand existing solutions across ACT's product suite • Create and execute territory plans for targeted K-12 schools and districts • Maintain relationships with existing K-12 school and district clients • Engage schools and districts to understand needs and provide tailored ACT solutions • Build relationships through travel, trade shows, conferences, and meetings • Manage personal travel budget to maximize client interactions • Maintain knowledge of ACT products, services, and competitor offerings • Manage objectives, coordinate orders, and maintain accurate CRM account information • Track progress and identify growth opportunities using data • Escalate opportunities and cases according to established protocols • Prepare for, participate in, and lead internal and client meetings • Participate in ACT meetings and contribute to sales and business development • Provide routine progress reports to the supervisor • Complete onboarding, develop territory relationships, and implement a strategic territory plan • Establish trusted client partnerships, solve problems proactively, and meet or exceed sales or performance goals

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the education and/or assessment industry • In-depth knowledge of the state and district landscape within the territory • Current knowledge of education industry trends and developments • Ability to read and interpret written material, including technical terms and jargon • Strong analytical abilities and data-driven decision-making skills • Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external individuals • Excellent communication skills • Self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to multitask with minimal direction • Proficiency with computers, devices, word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and CRM systems; preference for Salesforce.com • Willingness to travel 50–75% within Mississippi • Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Education Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship • Completion of the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate is recommended • Finalists must pass a criminal background check

🏖️ Benefits

• Company-paid life insurance • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible health spending accounts • Flexible dependent spending accounts • 401(k) retirement savings with company match • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Incentive eligibility • Travel budget for client interactions

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