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Genetec

Account Executive - Education

Genetec, New York, New York, United States

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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.

Your 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 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.

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.

Evaluation 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 résumés/CVs through this website or directly to managers.

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