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ELD & Intervention Account Executive(Atlanta)

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt hmhco.com Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
US Mid-level Account Executive

At a glance

Mid-level Account Executive role at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. US · $75,000–$85,000 base.

SalaryStated by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
$75,000 – $85,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccount Executive
SeniorityMid-level
LocationUS
Base pay$75,000–$85,000
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Win new district business by shaping solutions around school-system challenges and sales goals
  • Build relationships with district administrators and teachers, then support them with relevant solutions
  • Prepare sales calls around specific goals and leave each meeting with clear next steps
  • Track adoption timing, territory trends, and customer issues while sharing useful findings with management
  • Keep Salesforce current and coordinate internal and external help across your territory

What you bring

  • Four to five years of experience selling education or technology solutions
  • A bachelor’s degree in education, business, marketing, or liberal arts, or equivalent experience
  • Willingness to spend up to sixty percent traveling by car and domestic air within the territory
  • Classroom teaching experience can strengthen your candidacy

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level field seller who wants a new-business role with school districts and can work directly with administrators and teachers. You must be based in Atlanta and able to travel extensively across the assigned territory. The role includes uncapped commissions alongside the stated salary range.

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: Intervention Field Sales Account Executive(Candidates must be based out of Atlanta)


HMH is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Intervention Account Executive responsible for building strong relationships with school district administrators and teachers to deliver targeted solutions that drive student success. Focusing exclusively on new business, this role involves identifying and meeting the needs of school districts within an assigned territory.


Job Responsibilities:
• Develop tailored strategies to address customer challenges while achieving sales targets.• Build trusted relationships by understanding district needs and delivering exceptional support.
• Plan and execute strategic sales calls with clear objectives and actionable outcomes.
• Stay ahead of market trends and inform Area Management of key insights.
• Act as a resourceful problem-solver, addressing customer inquiries with urgency and care.
• Communicate product features and benefits effectively to decision-makers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and local adoption cycles to seize timely opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to maximize territory success.
• Keep Salesforce.com updated with current information.
• Travel within your territory up to 60%, combining domestic air travel and driving.

Education and Experience:
• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Marketing or Liberal Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to travel up to 60% of the time through the assigned territory.• 4-5 years in Educational/Technology sales experience required.
• Classroom Teaching Experience is a plus.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 + uncapped commissions

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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