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USA-Based: Senior Account Executive, K12 Sales

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

85 - 110K yearly

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

4-6+ years' sales experience, Strong understanding of enterprise software sales cycles, Knowledge of eLearning/education industry preferred, Proven success in achieving quotas, Experience managing 50+ accounts.

Key responsabilities:

Meet and exceed sales objectives for assigned territory
Develop and cultivate prospects, moving them through the sales process
Assist in contract negotiations and attend training events
Utilize sales CRM tool for entering sales information
Build and manage a quantifiable 12-month sales pipeline

D2L

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.

Job Summary:

The Senior Account Executive will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for an assigned territory by promoting and selling the D2L product suite through professional sales techniques. This role needs to be highly knowledgeable with the ability to sell high-value complex solutions to the K-12 Education industry. The Senior Account Executive must possess an in-depth knowledge of the K-12 Education industry and spend the majority of the role in field developing and cultivating prospects, moving them through the sales process and closing new business.

How will I make an impact?

Make prospecting an integral part of your regular routine ensuring new prospects are being added to the sales funnel on an ongoing basis 
Manage a complex, enterprise solution sale with a 6 month to 12 month purchasing cycle 
Move the sale through the entire sales process actively engaging other D2L resources as necessary to ensure success 
Take an active role in the RFP process 
Continually learn about new products and improve selling skills 
Attend training events throughout the year and participate in self-paced tutorial learning when appropriate 
Be well informed about current industry trends and be able to talk intelligently about the K-12 education industry in the assigned area/region 
Understand all D2L Partner relationships and how they relate to D2L sales 
Effectively using the sales CRM tool to enter all sales information into this system 
Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars and trade shows 
Prepare written presentations, reports and price quotations 
Assist in contract negotiations 
Build and manage a quantifiable 12-month sales pipeline 
Effectively and efficiently deploy D2L resources at appropriate stages in the sales cycle to advance the sales process 
Develop positive relationships with other employees in Marketing, Professional Services, Finance, Engineering and other departments as needed

What you’ll bring to the role:

4-6+ years' sales experience in the eLearning, education, and/or complex solution software sales industries 
Must have strong understanding of enterprise software sales cycles and dealing with top decision makers 
Knowledge of eLearning/education industry preferred 
Track record of successful achievement of assigned quotas 
Ability to manage a pipeline of 50+ accounts at any given time 
Ability to work in a team environment 
Must possess strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills 
Proven success prospecting, building a pipeline, moving opportunities through the sales cycle; proposing, presenting and discussing solutions with C-level and other decision-makers 
Ability to craft a solution with appropriate products and services that meets business goals based on client discussions 
Working knowledge of web and database technology 
Must be able to travel 40%+

The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

Base Salary Range

$85,000—$110,000 USD

Why we're awesome:

At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:

Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
Flexible work arrangements
Learning and Growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
Retirement planning
2 Paid Volunteer Days
Competitive Benefits Package
Home Internet Reimbursements
Employee Referral Program
Wellness Reimbursement
Employee Recognition
Social Events
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