Salesforce

K-12 Account Executive

Salesforce
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in K12 software sales, with a strong focus on Salesforce CRM solutions and the ability to drive revenue through strategic account management and customer engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and deliver high-level product demonstrations to C-level executives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
K12 Software Sales ExperienceSalesforce CRM SolutionsC-Level Sales EngagementLead Generation and Deal ClosureAccount Management and Forecasting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to K12 institutions
  • Evangelize Salesforce CRM solutions delivering personalized experiences across channels and devices
  • Prospect and generate new contractual relationships with K12 schools and districts
  • Develop sales plans to cover assigned accounts and geography
  • Collaborate with Account and Territory teams to identify target accounts
  • Create and drive revenue within a specified region and/or list of named accounts
  • Generate business opportunities through networking, cold-calling, and prospecting current Salesforce customers
  • Own the sales cycle across the technology stack, including lead generation, deal strategy, pricing and packaging, and assistance with deal closure
  • Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas
  • Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation through networking and associations
  • Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and retention

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven team player working in a Co-Prime/Overlay Sales Role
  • 5+ years of outside K12 software sales experience
  • Passion for helping advance the mission of K12 and non-profit organizations
  • Proven track record of sales excellence working as an Individual Contributor and working in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment in high-growth mode
  • Superior professional presence and business acumen
  • Experience selling at the "C" level – Superintendents, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Information Officer, Procurement and Executive Management
  • Ability to give high-level/overview product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycle
  • Ability to work collaboratively with solution engineering team to create compelling demonstration scenarios
  • Ability to be extremely effective via online meetings, hangouts, and conference calls
  • Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Time off programs
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Mental health support
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee stock purchasing program
  • Incentive compensation may be available for certain roles
  • Equity may be available for certain roles

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Hard Skills
Sales Cycle ManagementLead GenerationDeal StrategyPricing and PackagingAccount Forecasting
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationBusiness AcumenCustomer Satisfaction FocusEffective CommunicationAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Tools & Technologies
Salesforce CRMOnline Meeting Platforms
Industry Keywords
K12 InstitutionsNon-Profit OrganizationsSales ExcellenceNetworkingAccount Prospecting