Remote Jr. Account Executive - West Coast Territory (Remote)

Who We Are & What We Do:  Branching Minds’ mission is to empower all educators to effectively, efficiently, and equitably support the holistic needs of their students; and to create a path to academic and personal success for every learner. Already supporting over 2,000,000 students across 250+ districts from close to 40 states, our vision is to be the most effective national K12 school district solution for achieving high-fidelity MTSS/RTI; consistently demonstrating our ability to save teachers planning/documenting time, improve outcomes of our students, and eliminate achievement gaps.
As a startup, we don’t have to play by the rules of traditional organizations. We get to be innovative in the solutions we develop for our partners and the way we conduct our business for ourselves. Branching Minds is also a Benefit corporation. We get to prioritize our mission > profit, and the means of getting there is just as important as the ends. We err towards self-management, transparency, collaboration, initiative, and giving a damn.
If using innovation to reimagine education in service of equity energizes you -- join our team!
The Calling: As a Junior Account Executive , you will be integral in forming partnerships with school districts of small to medium sizes to help all students succeed by improving their RTI / MTSS practice. You will be able to create successful outbound sequences utilizing company tools (CRM) and protocols for pipeline development. This role reports to the Sales Manager, Jr. AE & Enablement, and Chief Sales Officer.
What You Will Achieve: Schedule meetings with districts in your territory for yourself

Sell Branching Minds platform and related Professional Services

Build partnerships with district leaders and help them achieve student success for all learners

Leverage our existing partners to drive new opportunities, as well as to work with them to grow these existing partnerships

Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing on districts with up to 5,000 students

Show off your outbound cold-calling hustle and presentation skills via a webinar

Flex your strong organization and reporting abilities

Communicate and work with the team on overall sales and marketing strategies

Manage transitions to the customer support team to ensure customer success

Manage contact lifecycle transitions from a lead to a customer

Deliver high-impact presentations and engagement at conferences and district site visits.
Why We Want You:  Proven track record of selling district-level educational technology to K–12 school systems, particularly in California, Colorado & Washington, with a focus on MTSS, RTI, intervention, or assessment tools OR Experience supporting or leading the implementation of MTSS-related products in California, Colorado & Washington

Demonstrated ability to write and communicate compelling, tailored proposals, follow-up messages, and strategic outreach that resonate with West Coast district priorities and funding initiatives.

Skilled in developing trusted, consultative relationships with district stakeholders

Excited by our mission and ready to seize on the momentum we have built as a leader in RTI/MTSS

Comfortable with the dynamic, self-motivated, collaborative, fast-paced culture of a startup, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team

Your voice, your commitment, and your passion can guide our collective efforts to drive enthusiasm and increase the adoption of our platform and, ultimately, to pursue our end goal of helping all K12 students achieve success
Lucky Us If You: (No biggie if you don’t)

Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales goals

Demonstrated experience with territory and call cycle management, as well as strong customer service and listening skills

Achieved proficiency with business process technology, including CRM software, G-Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive Calendar), and Microsoft Office

Operated effectively within a distributed team, utilizing tools such as Slack and Zoom

Interview Process: If we are a match, you can expect a total of 3 steps in the interview process after the initial application:

15 minute pre-screener to align on details

45-minute Video/Phone Interview with the Sales Manager

60-minute Final Round with Sales Team Leadership, with a written exercise prompt to submit in advance

What We Offer You: Check out our Benefits & Perks

Fully remote

Travel to on-site conferences & district meetings required (10-30% of the time)

An awesome, cross-disciplinary, mission-driven team solving meaningful problems that improve the lives of educators and students

Salary Range: $62,000–$67,000 base annual compensation (depending on experience and expertise), with an on-target earnings (OTE) of up to $120,00.00
Studies show that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals tend to hesitate applying for jobs unless they meet all listed qualifications. At Branching Minds, we prioritize cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture. Therefore, if youre passionate about the role but your previous experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we still urge you to apply. You may be a strong fit for this position or other opportunities within our organization.
In Our Own Words, We Are...

Independent, Relaxed, Ownership, Flexibility, Always Learning, Casual, Adaptable, “Best Idea Wins,” Passionate, Dedicated, Very Capable/Competent, Efficient, Communicative, Welcoming, Caring, Scrappy, Friendly, Co-operative, Agile, Supportive, Principle-Driven, Respectful, Practical, Attentive, Funny, Self-Motivated, Silly Parrots.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Branching Minds, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where everyone, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, professional and life experiences, disabilities, and abilities; feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to continuing to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment.
Our Commitment to People with Disabilities

Branching Minds is committed to disability inclusion and to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at info@branchingminds.com
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