Account Executive Small Accounts - TN
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. TN, US · $50,000–$55,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Find and develop new business across your assigned territory with account administrators and teachers
- Build account plans, coordinate decision-makers and funding, and guide complex deals toward closure
- Keep SFDC records accurate while forecasting territory results and reporting performance to management
- Maintain customer relationships, gather feedback, and coordinate internal teams for a smooth experience
- Track competitors and industry conditions while presenting product value and meeting sales targets
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- At least two years selling educational products or services
- Experience with consultative selling, complex deal management, and online solution presentations
- Strong system skills for virtual consultations and presenting solutions
Who this fits
You’ll suit a mid-level inside sales role focused on new business, territory ownership, complex deals, and customer retention. The position is remote, but you must live in the CST or EST time zones, with preference for candidates in TN. K12 teaching experience is preferred, and ongoing sales training is part of the role.
From the employer
HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities.
HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
Location: Remote (Candidates must reside in CST/EST time zones & ideal candidates reside in TN)
What you’ll do:
The Inside Sales Account Executive will collaborate with account administrators and teachers to provide innovative solutions that drive student success. This role is focused on identifying and developing new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor, leveraging internal resources for complex deal closure.
- Maintain precise SFDC data for territory management and accurate forecasting.
- Develop account plans using research and relationship-building for tailored solutions.
- Manage intricate deals, aligning decision-makers, products, and funding sources.
- Foster and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention.
- Continuously monitor industry trends, competitors, and market conditions for informed decision-making.
- Track and analyze sales performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Stay up to date on product knowledge to effectively communicate value propositions.
- Participate in ongoing sales training and development programs.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular reports to management on territory performance.
- Gather and integrate customer feedback to inform product development and improvements.
- Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and revenue goals to contribute to organizational growth and profitability.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 2-years educational sales experience.
- K12 teaching experience preferred.
- Experience in Consultive Selling & Process.
- Complex Deal Management skills
- Strong system skills for online consultations and presenting solutions.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 + uncapped sales incentives
HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.
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