SchooLinks

Account Executive

SchooLinks$140K — $230K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in a closing sales role with a proven track record of hitting quota
  • Hunter mentality with proactive prospecting skills
  • Ability to build multi-threaded relationships within accounts
  • Competitive drive with a strong desire to win
  • Coachability and quick application of feedback
  • Fast learner of products and market dynamics
  • Ownership mindset with a proactive work ethic
  • Experience in K-12 EdTech or public-sector sales is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual booking targets
  • Maintain accurate forecasting using Gong
  • Drive urgency in deals to close on your timeline
  • Keep Salesforce updated with current deal information
  • Self-source a significant portion of your pipeline through various prospecting techniques
  • Research accounts thoroughly to understand customer needs
  • Build relationships with multiple stakeholders across accounts
  • Engage executive sponsors to advocate for SchooLinks internally
  • Present deals honestly during pipeline reviews
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value propositions

Benefits

  • 100% health care coverage for Employee
  • 401K with company matching
  • Dental & Vision coverage
  • Parental Leave
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • Remote work stipend
  • Annual team offsite
Full Job Description
As an Account Executive, you own your territory like it's your business. Your three non-negotiable outcomes are: actively build your pipe, sell well-represented deals, and hit your quota. You don't wait for leads to come to you. You prospect relentlessly, multi-thread into every account, and earn executive sponsorship so deals close on your timeline, not theirs. What You'll Do Own Your Number (Performance-Driven) • Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual booking targets and pipeline goals • Maintain accurate forecasting in Gong • Drive urgency in every deal; close on timeline, not on hope • Own your data hygiene - keep Salesforce current with next steps, close dates, deal amounts, and stakeholder maps so leadership never has to ask for an update Prospect & Build Pipeline (Effort & Ownership) • Treat your territory like your own business - no account goes unworked • Self-source a meaningful portion of your pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, and event follow-up • Research accounts deeply: know the district's pain points, budget cycles, and decision-making structure before the first call • Maintain disciplined daily/weekly prospecting cadences - effort is visible and measurable Multi-Thread & Gain Executive Sponsorship (Above & Beyond) • Build relationships at every level - Superintendents, CAOs, Deputy Superintendents, Directors, and Counselors. • Never run single-threaded deals; identify and engage multiple stakeholders early. • Earn executive sponsors who champion SchooLinks internally and accelerate procurement. • Navigate complex K-12 buying processes and procurement timelines with confidence. Sell Well-Represented Deals (Caring Candor) • Present deals honestly in pipeline reviews - no sandbagging, no happy ears. • Clearly articulate customer pain points and map them to SchooLinks solutions. • Leverage reference accounts strategically to accelerate regional expansion. • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, implementation, and marketing to create compelling value propositions. Requirements • 2+ years in a closing sales role with a proven track record of hitting quota • Hunter mentality - you prospect proactively and don't rely on inbound to fill your pipe, prior BDR/SDR experience is a plus • Multi-threading ability - you naturally build wide and deep in accounts • Competitive drive - you treat sales like a sport and hate losing more than you love winning • Coachability - you take feedback directly, apply it fast, and don't make excuses • Fast learner - you internalize new products, features, and market dynamics quickly • Ownership mindset - you don't need to be told what to do; you see the gap and fill it • Experience in K-12 EdTech or public-sector sales is a strong plus Benefits • 100% health care coverage for Employee • 401K with company matching • Dental & Vision • Parental Leave • Subsidized gym membership • Remote work stipend • Annual team offsite A reasonable estimate of the on track earnings range for this position is $140,000 - $230,000 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

About SchooLinks

SchooLinks is an education technology company that provides a college and career readiness platform for students, counselors, and colleges. The platform helps students discover their strengths and interests, explore career pathways, and connect with colleges and universities. SchooLinks also provides tools for counselors to manage their caseloads, track student progress, and communicate with students and parents. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Learn more about SchooLinks
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$500,000
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$1 million

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