Account Executive - Higher Education

Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

$160K — $326K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Florida, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6+ years of Account Executive experience in enterprise software sales
  • Expertise in selling Unified Communications, Enterprise Telephony, or AI solutions
  • Proven track record in identifying new opportunities and growing client relationships
  • Advanced negotiation skills for complex agreements
  • Proficient in forecasting and managing sales pipelines
  • Experience in software lifecycle sales and enterprise contracts
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently close deals and exceed sales targets
  • Willingness to travel regularly

Responsibilities

  • Qualify sales opportunities and identify prospect requirements for new accounts
  • Engage with senior executives to address organizational priorities
  • Create and deliver effective client demonstrations and presentations
  • Apply value-driven methodologies to progress sales opportunities
  • Drive account expansion through upselling and cross-selling
  • Collaborate with leadership to provide forecasts and actionable strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program focused on physical, mental, and emotional health
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Programs to contribute to community engagement
  • Flexible work environment options including hybrid and remote work
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Own and grow a defined territory of Higher Education accounts across Florida, driving net-new logo acquisition while expanding and retaining existing relationships


  • Engage C-suite and senior IT stakeholders, including CIOs, IT Directors, and Provosts, to understand institutional challenges and position Zoom as the strategic solution


  • Build and manage a healthy pipeline by prospecting new opportunities, qualifying leads, and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles


  • Partner with technical and solutions engineering resources to deliver compelling demos, tailored presentations, and proof-of-concept engagements


  • Develop and present proposals, quotes, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) that clearly articulate business value and ROI

  • Apply consultative, value-based selling techniques, including effective objection handling, to guide opportunities from discovery through close


  • Collaborate with sales leadership to deliver accurate forecasts, surface emerging trends, and recommend strategies to accelerate growth


  • Sell the full Zoom UCaaS portfolio, including Meetings, Phone, Contact Center, and AI-powered collaboration tools, to meet or exceed assigned revenue targets


What We're Looking For

  • Proven track record in B2B or public sector SaaS/UCaaS sales, ideally within Higher Education or SLED markets


  • Experience engaging executive-level buyers and navigating institutional procurement processes (RFPs, state contracts, cooperative purchasing)


  • Strong pipeline management discipline and CRM hygiene (Salesforce preferred)


  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills


  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a remote, quota-carrying role


  • Familiarity with Florida's higher education landscape (State University System, Florida College System) is a strong plus


Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

Minimum:
$160,000.00

Maximum:
$326,400.00

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations

At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!

Anticipated Position Close Date:

08/31/26

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

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