Account executive

Account Executive- GovEd

Job ID 2025-12964

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1 Job Locations Remote - U.S. Category Sales Overview The Account Executive is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers or partners with the objective of consistently meeting or exceeding assigned sales goal. Responsibilities Develop a comprehensive sales plan to meet or exceed quota, including the identification and prioritization of opportunities for assigned moderate risk, moderate impact existing or potential customers or partners Develop and communicate accurate sales forecasting on a real-time basis Proactively initiate contact with potential customers, customers and partners on a regular basis to develop, maintain and expand business relationships. Collaborate with all available company resources to develop and maintain pipeline Take proactive measures to streamline and constantly improve account management and the sales process Partner with sales solution engineers in the development of software demonstrations for customers or potential customers; actively contribute and participate in software demonstration Record all customer account information in the CRM, including opportunities, commitments, meaningful conversations, customer visits or sales calls Understanding of best practices and market trends, as well as customer and potential customers business and technical needs. Pursue opportunities for company expansion and integration Engage company specialist and support resources as needed to advance opportunities Assist with determining the viability of Request for Proposal (RFP) requests and directly influence the appropriate development of the response Attend and actively contribute to trade shows; ensure customers or potential customers are participating in company marketing efforts to the best of their ability Develop the closing plan for accounts; engage internal leadership as necessary to help lead negotiation and contracting process to ensure deal is closed on time, as forecasted Basic Qualifications Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Experience as an Account Manager Demonstrated knowledge of sales in relevant technology solution or assigned industry Proficient in opportunity management and account planning tools Microsoft Windows and Office proficient Strong ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others Good oral and written communications skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact Highly organized and experienced at successfully multi-tasking Self-motivated with the ability to manage work independently to completion Strong collaboration skills, applied successfully within team as well as with other areas Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the job Good negotiating and influencing skills Up to 50% travel time required Based on individual states' employment laws, the following details are to comply with the relevant salary posting requirements: base salary range of $92,000-$139,000 and eligible for benefits and variable compensation What you can expect next Hyland Recruiters thoroughly review every application and will contact you within 1 to 2 weeks regarding next steps. Be sure to add Hyland to your contacts list and check your spam folder so you never miss a message from us! Any follow up questions? Email your Recruiter directly at [email protected]. Benefits 401(k) Retirement Savings. Flexible Schedule. Paid Time Off. Medical, Dental, Vision. Volunteer Paid Time Off. Wellness Reimbursement. Paid Parental Leave. Sabbatical Program. Find out more by going to htt