College and Career Readiness Account Executive

Position

Secondary K12 College and Career Readiness Account Executive

Assigned territory:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Candidates must reside within the territory.

• Sales Growth: Achieve and exceed sales revenue goals in assigned territories by identifying and closing new sales opportunities.
• Client Engagement: Identify and collaborate with decision‑makers to deliver impactful solutions that boost student achievement. Develop multi‑year business plans incorporating customer needs and funding criteria.
• Market Expansion: Uncover and seize new opportunities while cross‑selling products to drive client acquisition.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed sales and pipeline reports to monitor secured and potential sales using strategic analytics.
• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (product, marketing, government relations, customer service) to provide insights into product development and marketing strategies.

• Demonstrated success in field sales, particularly in the college and career readiness space, with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Previous experience expanding curriculum to serve 6‑12 students; college and career readiness experience preferred.
• Experience developing and managing productive sales pipelines, strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to work independently and within a team, creative problem‑solving, and results‑driven approach.
• Proven success consistently exceeding sales targets.
• Networking experience and influence with decision‑makers at the secondary K12 level.
• Ability to drive decision‑makers toward Savvas sales solutions; strategic sales thinker and outstanding communicator.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing organization.
• Excellent listening, writing, and presentation skills; technology‑savvy.
• Prior experience with Salesforce suite preferred.
• Rapid learning of new and existing product lines and solutions.
• Capability to demonstrate, stay current, and drive technology trends internally and externally.

• B.A. degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of sales experience; prior work in career and technical education publishing or related industry preferred.
• Frequent travel up to 70% (including overnight stays, evenings, weekends).
• Flexibility to travel on short notice.
• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for reasonable time; typing and reading proficiency required.
• Ability to handle high volume and multiple priorities in a demanding work environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must perform essential duties satisfactorily.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Vacation time and 10 paid holidays.
• Sick time and leave programs.
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Wellness programs supporting emotional and mental well‑being.
• Additional perks: discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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