Account Executive EdTech - Northeast region

Company Overview

Join Securly, Inc., the definitive leader in K-12 student safety and wellness. Pioneering the field with the longest-running AI-driven safety solutions, we have set and continue to raise the industry standard, enhancing student well-being worldwide. Our unmatched product suite has catalyzed our recognition as one of the fastest-growing AI student wellness solutions globally. Celebrated consistently as EdTech Product of the Year and a Top Place to Work, Securly's profound impact is evident in over 20,000 schools, safeguarding the futures of more than 20 million children. Join our mission to lead and innovate, ensuring safer, more supportive educational environments.

As an Account Executive, reporting to the Director of Sales, for the Northeast region, you will drive strategic initiatives to foster business growth and enhance our market presence. Your role involves engaging directly with decision-makers across educational sectors, managing both long-term strategic projects and shorter accelerated sales cycles to meet the unique needs of diverse school districts.

• First 30 Days:
  • Acquire an in-depth understanding of Securly's products through rigorous training and self-study.
  • Begin strategic communications with existing stakeholders to assess current engagements and identify immediate opportunities.
• First 90 Days:
  • Develop and start executing a robust business plan focused on targeted revenue growth and new customer acquisition, including proactive prospecting, cold calling, and managing leads provided by SDRs and the marketing team.
  • Close initial deals to establish a strong foundation for achieving quarterly sales targets.
• First 6 Months:
  • Expand your territory by securing new business, particularly through aggressive prospecting, cold calling, and capitalizing on leads from marketing and SDR teams, aiming to achieve at least 50% of the annual revenue target.
  • Strengthen relationships across the region with school districts, channel partners, and service organizations.
• First Year:
  • Exceed the annual revenue target by deploying tailored sales strategies and delivering solutions that resonate with client needs.
  • Lead multiple product evaluations and proof of concepts, achieving high conversion rates and ensuring client satisfaction and retention.

• Proactive Sales Engagement: Demonstrated capability to actively prospect, conduct cold calls, and effectively convert leads from marketing and SDR teams into successful sales.
• Strategic Sales Expertise: Proficiency in managing both extensive strategic and efficient transactional sales cycles.
• Sector Proficiency: Deep understanding of the K-12 educational landscape, capable of engaging with stakeholders from technology leaders to superintendents.
• Technical and Product Mastery: Quick to learn and articulate complex technical product details effectively.
• Relationship Management: Exceptional ability to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with a diverse range of decision-makers within the education sector.
• Adaptability and Regional Insight: Based in the Northeast with a readiness to travel up to 25% to engage with clients and attend industry events.

• Proven track record in sales, particularly within the K-12 EdTech industry.
• Demonstrable experience managing both short-term and long-term sales cycles in a dynamic sales environment.

• Competitive salary with a robust benefits package, including a 401(k) with employer match, unlimited vacation, and a $1,000 annual professional development stipend.
• Comprehensive access to health and wellness resources.
• Remote-first work culture that supports work-life balance, including flexible working hours and summer half-day Fridays.
• A company-wide holiday break at the end of the year

Securly is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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