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Account Executive, Inside Sales

Accelerate Learning, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview Inside Sales Job Description

The Inside Sales representative’s role is to prospect, qualify, and build relationships with new customers, including senior-level district administrators, as well as retain and extend those relationships with our existing client base. The Inside Sales Representative is also responsible for the development of sales and requires being well-versed in all products beyond basic features and benefits. The rep will work closely with customers to determine optimal solutions to meet the needs of the teachers, administrators, and most importantly the students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Extensive knowledge of platform features and benefits along with other product lines

Set up meetings and deliver virtual presentations/demos of the platform and other sales actions with customers

Identify key accounts within a territory to begin the sales process

Cold-Call prospects from Agile Database and contact leads generated by ALI Marketing team

Penetrate all targeted accounts and grow existing customer base

Handle inbound leads and convert into sales

Overcome objections of prospective customers

Emphasize product/service features and benefits, pricing and generate quotes for customers

Use research, evaluation, and analytics of usage to create recommendations for customers

Collaborate with the manager and team members to determine the necessary sales approach based on territory

Meet weekly with your manager

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers

Excellent Listening Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Content knowledge in K-12 STEM

Ability to organize and manage daily tasks

Decision-making skills among collaborative efforts with team members

Proficient in written and oral communication skills

Effective communicator with customers and senior management

Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm

Must be successful at multi-tasking, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines

Ability to work as an individual and be a cooperative contributor in the team setting

Capable of working as a positive team member under any timeline

High level of integrity and work ethic

Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite.

Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree

One Year Of Sales Experience Required, EdTech Sales Preferred

1-2 years of teaching experience preferred not required

Physical Demands Primarily must be able to work in front of a computer for prolonged periods of time. Other physical demands of the position include mobility throughout the day as needed to attend meetings and periodic conference presentations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required during evenings and weekend hours. Must be able to travel in and outside of Houston, TX for conferences, events, showcases, and trainings.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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