[Remote] Education Account Executive

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thunkable is looking for an Account Executive to join their sales organization, focusing on the acquisition of new EDU accounts. The role involves overseeing the sales process, acquiring higher education accounts, and collaborating with various teams to create scalable sales processes.ResponsibilitiesOversee the entire sales process, including identifying and reaching out to potential EDU partnership business opportunities, demonstrating products, and own strategic negotiation with customersOwn acquisition and expansion of higher education accounts and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targetsLearn the technical aspects of our platform to position Thunkable effectively. You’ll need to know what is possible and how to discuss itCollaborate with various pre/post-sales resources, such as Solutions Engineers, and Creator Success teamsAssisting with the creation of a repeatable, scalable, sales processesMost Importantly, You are a Driver, Not a Passenger; We are looking for passionate folks who are on a mission to help us build Thunkable and their own careers by joining a generation-defining platform that empowers people to turn their ideas into AppsSkillsExperience as an Account executive with closing experience, selling SaaS/PaaS (subscription-based selling) requiredExperience selling digital curriculum and platforms such as Thunkable to Schools and Districts is requiredA thorough understanding of budgetary cycles within Educational institutions and budgeting mechanisms such as 'single textbook' and associated funding sources such as Perkins Grant, among othersProven success with prospecting, developing leads, managing complex sales cycles, and closing dealsDetail-oriented and crystal clear communication – our users want to create custom applications, and you'll need to clearly capture their requirements for a successful processStrong business acumen that includes prior experience managing multiple concurrent client relationships, anticipating change, adjusting priorities accordingly, and working effectively as a teamHighly motivated to succeed both individually and with a young and fast-growing company. Relentless self-motivation – owning the outreach to engagement to close processesPrior Start-up sales experience is a huge plusBenefitsWe offer competitive pay, equity and benefits to our employees based on their location. You’ll get access to unlimited PTO regardless of your location.Wellness and Training Budget: We value your well-being and want to invest in it.Work Where You Want: The company is based in San Francisco (with an office), but operates globally, with team members working across a number of cities, countries, and time zones (to facilitate async work we prioritize countries and locations in a max 2h time zone difference from those hubs: San Francisco, New York and Dublin)Company OverviewThunkable makes a drag-and-drop programming tool to allow anyone to make beautiful, native mobile apps. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://thunkable.com.