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Account Executive

U.S. Career Institute, Fort Collins, CO, United States


U.S. Career Institute | Sales Department

Open Position: Account Executive – New Business - All Programs

Reports to: Director of Sales

Department: B2B Corporate Partnerships

Compensation: Salary + Commission

Base Salary Range: $70,000-85,000 (commensurate with experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Hybrid (Fort Collins, CO) or Remote. Travel as needed up to 35%.

Accepting applications from applicants in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IA, KY, MI, MO, NH, NM, SD, TX, VA, WI, WY

Position Overview For over 45 years, U.S. Career Institute has been a leader in providing accessible, career-focused online education. Our mission is to empower adult learners with the skills they need to succeed in high-demand fields like healthcare and wellness. As we expand our Business-to-Business/B2B division, we are looking for mission-driven sales professionals to help us bridge the gap between employers needing skilled talent and individuals seeking life-changing career paths. Join a team where your sales success directly translates into expanded opportunity for learners across the country. The Account Executive is responsible for driving new B2B revenue growth for U.S. Career Institute through employer partnerships, healthcare organizations, associations, and workforce initiatives. This role owns the full sales cycle — from prospecting and inbound lead conversion to Master Service Agreement/MSA execution and launch coordination — while ensuring a seamless transition to Partnership Success for long‑term growth. This individual represents U.S. Career Institute at an executive level and plays a critical role in expanding access to flexible, career-focused education programs nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new B2B revenue through proactive outbound prospecting and strategic relationship development

Respond to and nurture inbound corporate inquiries within 24 hours

Manage full sales cycle: discovery → proposal → negotiation → contract execution

Consistently meet or exceed monthly enrollment and revenue targets

Maintain a healthy pipeline aligned to company growth objectives

Executive‑Level Sales Execution

Host daily virtual discovery and proposal meetings with prospective partners

Prepare and deliver polished PowerPoint presentations using approved collateral

Customize proposals aligned to employer workforce goals

Prepare and redline Master Service Agreements/MSAs in collaboration with leadership

Deliver post‑meeting recap emails, attachments, and agreements within 24 hours

CRM & Sales Process Discipline

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in company Customer Relationship Management/CRM within 24‑48 hours of activity

Track sales stages, partner details, next steps, and forecasting data

Ensure proper account hierarchy (Headquarters vs Sub‑Entity)

Collect and input all required B2B partner documentation and onboarding details

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Attend client onboarding meetings alongside Partnership Success Managers after Master Service Agreement/MSA execution

Support Partnership Success team during Quarterly Business Reviews/QBRs

May assist with renewal conversations as determined by Director of Sales

Collaborate with Marketing on trade show follow‑up and lead conversion

Collaborate with Marketing on LinkedIn activity

Brand Representation

Represent U.S. Career Institute at industry conferences, tradeshows, and employer events

Demonstrate Advocate portal functionality and employer dashboards as needed

Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare employers and workforce leaders

Required Qualifications

2+ years B2B sales experience (education, healthcare, or workforce development required)

Proven ability to close new business and meet revenue goals

Executive‑level communication and presentation skills

Strong organizational discipline and follow‑through

High service orientation and relationship‑first mindset

Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

Proficient in Customer Relationship Management/CRM systems and Microsoft Office/PowerPoint/Excel

Preferred Experience

Education or healthcare industry background

Experience selling workforce training or certificate programs

Familiarity with Master Service Agreements/MSAs and contract negotiation skills

Experience selling to Human Resources, Learning & Development, Clinical Leadership, and C‑suite stakeholders

Core Competencies

Professional presence and executive credibility

Highly personable and relationship‑driven

Detail‑oriented with strong time management

Self‑motivated hunter with consultative selling approach

Process‑driven with strong CRM hygiene

Adaptable and solutions‑oriented

Performance Metrics

Monthly new Business-to-Business/B2B revenue

Number of new signed partners

Pipeline coverage ratio

Customer Relationship Management/CRM accuracy and activity compliance

Conversion rate from lead to signed Master Service Agreement/MSA

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Consistently builds and maintains a robust pipeline

Closes new employer partnerships that generate sustainable enrollment volume

Creates a seamless transition from sales to partnership success

Elevates U.S. Career Institute’s reputation as a trusted workforce training partner

Contributes meaningfully toward company goals

Compensation

Base Salary: $70,000‑85,000 (commensurate with experience)

Commission: Commission applies to new business after the date of hire. Enrollments from a new partner’s first year result in 5% commission. Enrollments from the same partner after year one will be 2% commission. Commission is paid quarterly, the quarter following revenue collection, and requires active employment on the date of commission payouts.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

FSA, Short/Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

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