Account Executive - MN

Fast Facts

HMH is seeking an enthusiastic Account Executive based in Minnesota to develop partnerships with school districts and drive business growth through strategic sales initiatives in the educational sector.

Responsibilities

The Account Executive will design sales strategies, plan sales calls, identify customer needs, and manage relationships to secure new business and renewals while achieving sales quotas.

Skills

• Experience in educational technology sales
• Strong communication abilities
• Market trend analysis
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess 2-3 years of educational or technology sales experience; classroom teaching experience is a plus.

Location

Field Sales - Minnesota, Candidate must be based out of Minnesota

Compensation

$85000 - $87000 / Annually

About HMH

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

Job Responsibilities

• Design strategies that address customer needs and issues while meeting assigned quota.
• Strategically plans sales calls by outlined objectives and action steps.
• Read the market, recognize trends, and communicate that information to the Area Management.
• Identify the processes and procedures specific to each district, and the key issues for each account.
• Respond to customers’ requests and problems with appropriate timeliness and concern.
• Develop professional credibility and trust with the customer.
• Provide timely and complete information needed for consultants and outside resources to perform effectively in the territory.
• Converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs.
• Effectively communicate the features, advantages, and benefits of each product.
• Gain and display a thorough knowledge of state and local adoption timelines in order to be at the right place at the right time.
• Updates Salesforce.com regularly.

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 60-70% of the time through a combination of domestic air travel and driving a car.
• 2-3 years of Educational/Technology sales experience required.
• Classroom Teaching experience is a plus.

Benefits and Salary Range

Salary Range: $85K -$87K + uncapped commissions

Our culture & benefits: https://careers.hmhco.com/culture_benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.