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Genetec

Account Executive - Education

Genetec, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Job Overview Genetec is a leading provider of video management, access control products, and license plate recognition. The education sector—spanning public and private K‑12 schools, colleges, and universities—has unique needs when it comes to safety, operations, and digital transformation.

Day at a Glance Existing Customers (30%)

Portfolio Expansion – understand current environment and long‑term goals; grow platform adoption

Product Adoption – close consumption gaps by helping customers fully use the platform and become strong advocates for Genetec within their organization

Reference Accounts – foster strong relationships that lead to customer advocacy within the education community

New Logo Customers (35%)

Prospecting – proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities

Aligning with the Buying Cycle – understand where buyers are in the cycle, influence early, promote our grants program, and position Genetec in RFPs when needed

Partner Collaboration (15%)

Account Planning with SI Partners – work closely with end‑user customers, channel partners, and your PAE to align on goals and strategies to drive demand for the platform

Internal Collaboration – align with Sales Engineers, SMEs, PAEs, and the Genetec partner team to minimize conflict and meet customer needs

Marketing (10%)

Education Tradeshows & Networks – participate in relevant associations (e.g., AASA, NACUBO, EDUCAUSE)

End‑User Engagement – support regional user groups, panels, and peer‑led education events

Administrative (10%)

CRM – maintain disciplined, strategic, and timely CRM activity

Training and Product Knowledge – continuously expand product and industry expertise through Genetec resources and end‑user engagement

Internal Systems and Processes – leverage internal tools, follow internal processes, and HR systems required for the AE role

What Makes You a Great Fit

Deep understanding of the operations, safety concerns, and procurement practices within K‑12 and higher education institutions

Established relationships in the education vertical or with relevant stakeholders (e.g., boards, campus safety, IT, facilities)

Ability to sell to multi‑stakeholder committees and navigate complex buying structures

Strong understanding of how Genetec solutions align with education‑specific workflows (e.g., access control across campuses, video monitoring in public spaces, emergency response integration)

Familiarity with education‑focused industry tradeshows, associations, and public‑private networks

Strong time management and territory planning skills—especially when covering multiple institutions across metro regions

Ability to anticipate education‑sector needs based on evolving safety regulations, digital infrastructure, and funding models

Performance Metrics

Expansion sales within existing education accounts

New logo wins across public and private institutions

Lead generation and conversion

Number and strength of education reference accounts

Event participation and visibility in the education space

CRM accuracy and discipline

Product and vertical knowledge

Contribution to forecasting and pipeline accuracy

Perks

Attractive compensation package with 401(k) match

Training Tuition Reimbursement Program

Work‑life balance with a flexible working schedule

We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences bring great value to our teams. Even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply—your profile may surprise us!

Thank you for your application, but please note that only selected candidates will be contacted. Head‑hunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumés/CVs through this site or directly to managers.

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