Account Executive
- Employer
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Location
- Brownsville, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- May 24, 2019
- Ref
- 15501
- Function
- Sales & Business Development
- Specialty
- Account Management, Publishing / Books, Sales
- Metro Area
- Other
- Duration
- Full Time
Additional Locations: McAllen, Texas and Harlingen, Texas Rio Grande Valley
Purpose of the Role: Through effective relationships, the Account Executive is accountable for providing educational content solutions that meet the needs of school districts in an assigned territory.
Job Responsibilities:
· Designs strategies that address customer needs and issues while meeting assigned quota; targets and prioritizes accounts and activities; analyzes competitors’ activities and adjusts appropriately; utilizes area, national and Per Diem resources effectively.
· Strategically plans sales calls by outlined objectives and action steps.
· Reads the market, recognizes trends, and communicates that information to the Area Management; Demonstrates knowledge of account history, the processes and procedures specific to each district, and the key issues for each account.
· Responds to customers’ requests and problems with appropriate timeliness and concern; Develops professional credibility and trust with the customer;
· Provides timely and complete information needed for consultants and outside resources to perform effectively in the territory; Uses voicemail and email appropriately; Updates Salesforce.com regularly.
· Knowledge of each curriculum area to converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs; effectively communicates the major features, advantages, and benefits of each product; Displays a thorough knowledge of state and local adoption timelines in order to be at the right place at the right time.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
· This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Marketing or Liberal Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· 3 years sales experience with a proven track record in meeting quota.
Preferred:
· Educational/Technology sales experience and teaching skills are preferred. Bilingual preferred
Skills and Competencies:
· Proficient in MS Office and Sales Management Software
· Must have an acceptable driving record.