FeedbackFruits
Account Executive (US)
2w ago
USARemotecrmlead-generationsalesproduct demos
Drive new business and manage customer relationships in EdTech sales for higher education institutions in the US Central market.
Conditions
- Competitive salary and commission plan
- Pension (401K) plan (2% of annual gross base salary)
- Health Care plan (premium - incl. Dental & Vision - 50% contribution for spouse and children)
- 25 days PTO for both vacation and sick days
- 1 extra paid vacation day on your birthday
- 3 extra paid work-free days for volunteering per year
- 3 extra work-free days that can be spent on learning & development
- € 550 annual learning & development budget
- Company laptop
- Remote work
- Unlimited access to OpenUp (to support your mental and physical wellbeing)
- The salary range for this position is $90.000 - $110.000 base and $180.000 - $220.000 with OTE per year, depending on experience, location, and other job-related factors.
- Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The final compensation package will be determined through the interview process.
Other
- At FeedbackFruits, we’re on a mission to revolutionize higher education with innovative EdTech solutions that drive student engagement and develop essential 21st-century skills. We believe education is the key to tackling future societal challenges and unlocking human potential. Our cutting-edge technology empowers educators to create engaging, technology-supported learning experiences that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
- As a rapidly growing scale-up, we’re looking for a passionate and results-driven Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team in a quickly expanding Central US market . If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love consultative sales, and want to make a real impact in the education space, this is the role for you!
- Drive new business by identifying and prospecting higher education institutions through cold outreach, conferences, networking, and referrals.
- Partner with BDRs and Marketing to create and run targeted lead-generation campaigns.
- Deliver compelling product demos and presentations to showcase the value of our SaaS solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers, acting as their primary point of contact.
- Run a consultative purchasing process with customers, ensuring customer success and satisfaction.
- Manage and track sales activities in the CRM, ensuring accurate forecasting.
- Ensure deals move efficiently through the sales funnel with proper qualification along the way.
- Lead contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring deals align with both customer needs and company goals.
- Work with sales leadership to craft competitive packaging and pricing strategies.
- Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
- Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to drive company-wide success.
- 20% - 40% travel within your territory during the year + occasional travel to our Amsterdam HQ.
- 5+ years of B2B or B2G SaaS sales experience, with a record of meeting targets
- 2+ years of EdTech and/or Education experience, working within higher education, K12 education, corporate L&D, and/or workforce training
- Experience with average contract values (ACV) of 50K+, with additional examples of 6-figure deals under your belt
- Ability to self-generate pipeline – experience sourcing 40-50% (or more) of top of funnel opportunities, with the rest coming from BDRs and Marketing
- Strong communication & negotiation skills – you can simplify complex ideas and close strategic deals effectively.
- Self-motivated & adaptable – you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Growth mindset – ability to receive/give feedback and evolve as a salesperson
- CRM proficiency – experience managing sales pipelines and tracking performance.
- Passion for positive impact – excited about FeedbackFruits’s vision and mission for positively impacting society through education