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Inspira Education

Account Executive Manager

Inspira Education, New York, New York, us, 10261

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About Inspira Education Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities.

As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.

As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer).

The Role We are a leading direct-to-consumer edtech coaching platform specializing in premium 1:1 college, medical school, and law school admissions consulting and test prep services. Our consultative, high-ticket sales model serves students and families seeking expert guidance through competitive admissions processes.

We're seeking an experienced sales leader to lead and scale our high-performing sales organization. This role will take full ownership of our sales function. You'll be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing talent, and collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing and Student Success to optimize the entire customer journey.

This is a player-coach role ideal for someone who has thrived in consultative, complex B2C or B2B2C sales environments with deal sizes of $5,000+.

This role requires you to be in-person in our NYC office.

What You'll Do Team Leadership & Development

Manage, mentor, and develop the sales team who serve as individual contributor revenue generators

Coach team members through complex, consultative sales cycles with high-value prospects

Implement structured professional development programs and career progression frameworks

Conduct regular 1:1s, pipeline reviews, and quarterly performance evaluations

Build and maintain a high-performance sales culture focused on consultative selling and customer outcomes

Sales Operations & Performance

Drive overall sales performance and ensure the team meets/exceeds revenue targets

Own sales processes, methodologies, and playbooks for our 100% inbound motion

Analyze sales metrics, conversion rates, and pipeline health to identify optimization opportunities

Partner with the Revenue Operations Manager on CRM strategy, automation, and documentation

Oversee the SDR qualification process and Sales Operations contract workflow to ensure seamless handoffs

Strategic Collaboration

Partner closely with Marketing to optimize lead quality, conversion rates, and campaign effectiveness

Collaborate with the Student Success team to ensure smooth client onboarding and identify upsell/renewal opportunities

Provide market insights and customer feedback to inform product development and program design

Contribute to company-wide strategic planning and revenue forecasting

Work with the founders in developing new products based on customer trends and feedback

Process & Systems

Continuously refine and document sales processes to improve efficiency and consistency

Work with RevOps to implement CRM enhancements, automation, and reporting dashboards

Establish best practices for sales documentation, call recording analysis, and knowledge sharing

Ensure compliance with enrollment policies and maintain ethical sales standards

Who You Are Required Experience

5+ years of consultative B2C or B2B2C sales experience, with at least 2 years managing high-performing sales teams

Proven track record selling complex, high-ticket products/services ($5,000+ ACV)

Experience managing individual contributors who each own significant revenue targets

Deep understanding of inbound sales motions, lead nurturing, and conversion optimization

Background in education services, professional services, wealth management, healthcare/aesthetics, or similar consultative industries strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional coaching and talent development abilities—you make your team better

Data-driven approach to sales management with strong analytical capabilities

Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) and sales enablement tools

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

Personal Attributes

Player‑coach mentality—willing to roll up sleeves while building systems and strategy

Genuinely passionate about helping families navigate important life decisions

High integrity and commitment to ethical, consultative selling

Results‑oriented with a track record of consistently exceeding goals

Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Collaborative leadership style that builds trust across teams

Why you’ll love Inspira

Amazing people with a great vision and values

Ability to work directly with co‑founders and drive impact super quickly

Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe

100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits

Flexible Paid‑time Off

Learning and Development Budget

Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching

Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women’s Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans

Interested in learning more about Inspira Education, please visit Inspira Education Group.

Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.

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