Account Executive

Kira Learning

$140K — $170K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in sales, particularly in the education sector
  • Proven track record of successful EdTech sales
  • Deep understanding of K-12 and higher education decision-making processes
  • Familiarity with district procurement and funding challenges
  • Strong networking abilities with educational leaders

Responsibilities

  • Own the complete sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals
  • Identify and develop leads across educational institutions
  • Build relationships with key decision-makers in education
  • Create and execute territory plans to meet revenue goals
  • Deliver impactful product presentations addressing client needs
  • Collaborate with internal teams on go-to-market strategies
  • Maintain CRM with accurate pipeline data

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity options
  • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage at no cost to employees
  • Daily lunch credit via DoorDash
  • Pet-friendly work environment
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Executive to drive new business and expand relationships within the K-12 and/or Higher Education market. This individual will be responsible for managing the full sales cycle, from pipeline generation to closing, and will play a central role in accelerating our growth in the education sector. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of selling into educational institutions, understands district and school decision-making processes, and has experience in EdTech sales cycles, funding challenges, and product adoption dynamics.

What You'll Do
  • Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery to demos, negotiations, and closing deals.
  • Identify, qualify, and develop leads across K-12 districts, schools, state agencies, and/or higher education institutions.
  • Build deep relationships with superintendents, curriculum leaders, CTOs, CIOs, principals, and other education decision-makers.
  • Develop territory plans, forecast accurately, and meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
  • Lead compelling product presentations and demos that address district pain points and educational outcomes.
  • Collaborate with co-founders, Marketing, and Product teams to align on go-to-market strategy and customer needs.
  • Maintain high-quality CRM hygiene and provide clear reporting on pipeline and forecast.
  • Stay informed on EdTech trends, competitive landscape, and evolving district procurement and funding cycles.


What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation and equity. For applicants in the US, base salary of $140,000 - $170,000 with an On-Target Earnings (OTE) potential of $280,000 - $340,000 (50/50 split)
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a medical insurance plan with 100% coverage of employee premiums.
  • DoorDash credit for lunch daily
  • Dog friendly office

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