[Hiring] Strategic Account Executive @Kami

Role Description

The Strategic Account Executive holds a high-impact, results-driven position responsible for acquiring and growing small school and district accounts. This role requires full ownership of the sales cycle—from proactive prospecting and lead qualification to negotiation and closing. The Representative functions as a trusted advisor to K-12 educators and administrators, driving revenue through strategic engagement. Success in this remote role demands exceptional persistence, resilience, and self-discipline, and offers clear pathways for career advancement as the team and company expand.

What You’ll Do

• Full-Cycle Sales & Revenue Generation
  • Consistently meet or exceed quarterly sales targets by employing strategic sales methodologies.
  • Own the full sales cycle—leveraging inbound interest and proactive outbound prospecting to close deals.
  • Identify and capitalize on expansion opportunities (upselling/cross-selling) within existing accounts to nurture long-term partnerships.
• Prospecting & Market Expertise
  • Research and qualify district prospects, identifying key decision-makers (superintendents, principals, tech directors, curriculum leaders).
  • Position Kami as a must-have solution and execute creative strategies to influence K-12 decision-makers and drive adoption.
  • Share EdTech sales insights to enhance team learning and strategy development.
• Consultative Selling & Relationship Building
  • Build and nurture relationships using a multi-channel approach (email, phone, LinkedIn, video conferencing, and occasional in-person).
  • Lead discovery calls to assess district needs, deliver tailored product demonstrations, and craft compelling proposals.
  • Represent Kami at state and national education conferences (with travel up to 25%).
• Sales Operations & Optimization
  • Manage a high-volume pipeline.
  • Record, analyze, and optimize sales activities using our CRM and marketing automation tools for accurate forecasting.
  • Provide actionable feedback to Go-To-Market (GTM) leadership to refine sales strategies, messaging, and product positioning for the segment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience, ideally in EdTech, SaaS, or selling directly to K-12 schools/districts.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding quotas and delivering results in a high-volume, inside sales role.
• Experience executing sales initiatives, including growing existing accounts and driving renewals/expansion.
• Strong understanding of school district purchasing processes and the key personas involved.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, prospecting tools, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree and relevant EdTech or SaaS sales experience.
• Bonus: K-12 teaching experience or previous work directly with educators.
• Resilient & Self-Disciplined: Exhibits persistence, resilience, and self-discipline necessary for a goal-oriented, high-volume, remote sales environment.
• Results-Oriented: A positive, winning mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• A people-first employer that is on an inspiring mission to build the future of education while changing the lives of millions.
• High calibre and diverse team ranging from successful startup veterans to Fortune 500 and big tech professionals.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including subsidised course fees, certifications, conferences, and free access to Udemy and more.
• A strong mission; the satisfaction of knowing you’re not only helping modern-day superheroes, aka teachers, but also helping them shape the minds of future generations all across the globe.
• Happy customers: Helping thousands of schools worldwide through the digital transformation of education for the 21st century.
• Huge potential: Already used by 70M users in 175 countries. One of the most popular and fastest-growing EdTech platforms worldwide.