SAS

Senior Education Solutions Account Executive

SAS
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in selling SAS software solutions, developing sales proposals, and managing territory and account development. Proven ability to build relationships with key decision makers and facilitate complex sales closures while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SAS Software SalesSales Proposal DevelopmentTerritory ManagementRelationship BuildingComplex Sales Closure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Sell specified SAS software and/or solutions to current and prospective customers while producing revenue in line with targets
  • Prospect within assigned territories or accounts to uncover business needs and qualify leads
  • Integrate solution strategy into account plans
  • Conduct customer demonstrations and presentations
  • Develop sales proposals and communicate the value of SAS products and services
  • Build and maintain relationships with key decision makers and influencers
  • Match customer needs with appropriate solutions and close sales
  • Manage territory and account development
  • Identify high-potential opportunities and advance deals through sales milestones
  • Forecast time frames to close business
  • Facilitate closure of complex sales, including pricing negotiations, licensing questions and contracts
  • Support post-close transition to Professional Services, Customer Success or Onboarding
  • Follow applicable security policies and processes supporting secure software development goals
  • Collaborate with sales pods, account teams, executives, pre-sales resources and cross-functional partners

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Management Information Systems (MIS) or another relevant discipline
  • Minimum of eight years of experience in education, government, non profit work, sales, marketing or technical support of computer software solutions, related training products and services, computer hardware or telecommunications software/hardware
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Ability to partner with virtual sales teams, account managers, executives and pre-sales resources
  • Knowledge of company pricing, licensing procedures, approvals matrix and contract processes

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • An industry-leading 401k plan
  • Generous time away including vacation time and a variety of paid holidays
  • U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Parental leave
  • Unlimited paid sick days
  • Recorded fitness classes through the Recreation and Fitness Center
  • Well-being programs that reduce stress and distractions
  • Remote work

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Hard Skills
Sales StrategyLead QualificationForecastingPricing NegotiationContract Management
Soft Skills
Independent WorkTeam CollaborationCommunication
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