Role Description
We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Manager to lead our high-performing Account Executive team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing sales talent, and executing sales initiatives. This position requires a leader who is passionate about coaching, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of accountability and success.
What Youβll Do
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Account Executive sales management
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Directly manage and provide strategic guidance to experienced Account Executives including executing targeted sales strategies for key accounts and market segments.
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Providing hands-on deal support and coaching the team on complex contract negotiation and presentations to C-level executives.
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Drive continuous learning and performance improvement by implementing performance standards, practices, and systems that promote accountability and success.
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Drive revenue growth and success
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Use data-driven information to understand high potential sales opportunities and drive targeted sales strategies.
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Review and identify areas for improvement in sales pipeline creation, conversion, or follow-up execution.
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Ensure consistent pipeline generation, coverage and velocity to drive revenue.
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Team leadership and development
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Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Account Executives to exceed sales quotas and key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, provide constructive feedback, and create personalized development plans.
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Monitor and analyze team performance data, including call activity, pipeline progression, and closed deals.
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Use data-driven insights to identify trends, forecast revenue, and implement corrective actions as needed.
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Organisational & cross-functional impact
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Act as Account Executives Sales SME and partner with RevOps, Customer Success, Marketing and other teams to improve process, tooling and execution.
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Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
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8+ years of sales experience with 3β5+ years leading Account Executives Sales teams in SaaS, EdTech, or selling to K-12 decision makers
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Proven track record scaling high-velocity sales teams in a high-accountability environment.
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Demonstrated experience driving predictable revenue growth and revenue forecast accuracy.
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Excellent coaching and team development skills with the ability to build high performing culture grounded in skills development.
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Expertise in pipeline generation and analysis, sales cycle management, all the way to closing complex deals.
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Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
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Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales engagement platforms (e.g., Outreach, SalesLoft).
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Ability to travel occasionally to attend industry events.
Benefits
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A people-first employer that is on an inspiring mission to build the future of education while changing the lives of millions
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High calibre and diverse team ranging from successful startup veterans, to Fortune 500 and big tech professionals
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Continuous learning and development opportunities, including subsidised course fees, certifications, conferences, and free access to Udemy and more
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A strong mission; the satisfaction of knowing youβre not only helping modern-day superheroes, aka teachers but also helping them shape the minds of future generations all across the globe
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Happy customers: Helping thousands of schools worldwide through the digital transformation of education for the 21st century. Just read our reviews.
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Huge potential: Already used by 70M users in 175 countries. One of the most popular and fastest-growing EdTech platforms worldwide.