Account Manager, Higher Education - Remote

Overview

The Account Manager for Higher Education will lead sales activities in the academia sector, focusing on building client relationships and driving revenue growth.

In Short

• Lead and coordinate sales activities for the Higher Education sector.
• Utilize expertise and resources to exceed sales targets.
• Manage assigned territory and individual account plans.
• Engage with product specialists and customer support teams.
• Focus on new and renewal business opportunities.
• Lead RFP coordination and development.
• Ensure client satisfaction and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate portfolio forecasts.
• Travel up to 50% across a designated territory.
• Work primarily in a remote setting with flexibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of sales experience in a direct field role.
• Experience in selling to ed tech or academia accounts.
• Preferred experience selling directly to libraries.
• Advanced degree in Library Science or related field is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Salesforce or similar tools.
• Certifications relevant to the sales profession.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global team.
• Flexible working hours.
• Support for professional development and training.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that impact education.
• Equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.