About The Role:

As Account Executive at LINQ, you will be responsible for formulating a sales strategy, driving revenue growth by executing on the sales strategy, and obtaining new customers in mid to large sized k-12 school districts in your assigned territory in Texas. Your role combines complex solution selling with strategic territory management.

Primary Objectives:

• Lead complex sales cycles focused on large districts
• Meet and exceed sales quotas through a blended market coverage approach
• Develop and successfully execute territory plans by prioritizing accounts, generating new business activity (including cold outreach), and cultivating accounts from the ground up

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive territory strategy, prioritizing accounts for maximum impact
• Manage multiple sales cycles simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on continuous prospecting
• Utilize resources from marketing, enablement, executive sponsorship, and other support teams to drive success
• Conduct in-depth discovery sessions to understand client challenges and propose customized solutions that drive value
• Continuously monitor and optimize sales performance, adjusting strategies based on evolving market conditions and client feedback
• Provide feedback and insights to internal teams to influence product development and enhance client satisfaction

What You Will Bring:

• 3+ years of sales experience, with a focus on complex, mid-market sales cycles
• Demonstrated history of consecutively achieving or exceeding sales quota
• Experience utilizing a sales methodology like GAP Selling, Solution Selling, Challenger Selling, SPIN Selling, etc. to accurately forecast and delivery results
• Proven ability to manage multiple sales cycles at various stages while maintaining a focus on pipeline growth
• Strong territory management acumen
• Ability to leverage internal support and external resources to close deals efficiently
• Able to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders with confidence
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills with demonstrable ability to understand our programs and deliver successful presentations to decision-makers
• Has a growth mindset that thrives in a culture of coaching, feedback, and encourages self-reflection and personal development
• Ability to deliver results, work within a "team first" environment with minimal supervision and operate with an entrepreneurial spirit - You are the CEO of your territory
• Ability to travel 30%

Compensation:

We offer a competitive base salary of $80,000 - $95,000 + commission (DOE).

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Planning Your Future: Our 401(k) plan comes with a 4% employer match on total earnings (not just your base salary).

Performance Pays Off: Whether it's a company bonus or target sales commission, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

Vacation Your Way: Our flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan lets you take the time you need, when you need it.

Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to welcome your new addition - We've got you covered!

Ten Paid Corporate Holidays: Enjoy a little extra downtime to relax and recharge with the ten paid holidays each year.

♥Giving Back: Feel good while doing good - 16 paid volunteer hours to support the causes that matter most to you. #LINQCares

Benefits That Have Your Back (And Teeth, Too!): Rock-solid medical, dental and vision coverage. Pick your vibe: a low deductible PPO and pair with an FSA or a HDHP with a sweet HSA - with contributions from LINQ. Dental perks that even cover braces for the kiddos.

Wellness Perks: Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D insurance. Gym reimbursements and tons of extra savings on travel assistance, employee assistance, and even pet insurance options.

Rewards For Referrals: Got an amazing candidate in your network? Send them our way and earn a referral bonus when they join the team!