Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Marketing, or Liberal Arts, or equivalent experience.
4-5 years of experience in Educational/Technology sales required.
Classroom teaching experience is a plus.
Ability to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory.
Strong understanding of state and local adoption cycles.
Responsibilities
Develop tailored strategies to meet customer challenges and achieve sales targets.
Build trusted relationships with school district administrators and teachers.
Plan and execute strategic sales calls with clear objectives.
Stay informed on market trends and provide insights to management.
Act as a resourceful problem-solver for customer inquiries.
Effectively communicate product features and benefits to decision-makers.
Collaborate with internal and external resources to maximize territory success.
Maintain current information in Salesforce.com.
Travel within the territory up to 60%.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment.
Engagement with school districts to drive student success.
Access to professional development and training resources.
Collaborative work culture with internal and external teams.
Flexibility in travel and work schedule.
Full Job Description
Intervention and ELD Field Sales Account Executive
Location: Texas - (candidates must reside in the Houston Metro area)
HMH is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Intervention Account Executive responsible for building strong relationships with school district administrators and teachers to deliver targeted solutions that drive student success. Focusing exclusively on new business, this role involves identifying and meeting the needs of school districts within an assigned territory.
Job Responsibilities
Develop tailored strategies to address customer challenges while achieving sales targets.
Build trusted relationships by understanding district needs and delivering exceptional support.
Plan and execute strategic sales calls with clear objectives and actionable outcomes.
Stay ahead of market trends and inform Area Management of key insights.
Act as a resourceful problem-solver, addressing customer inquiries with urgency and care.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively to decision-makers.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and local adoption cycles to seize timely opportunities.
Collaborate with internal and external resources to maximize territory success.
Keep Salesforce.com updated with current information.
Travel within your territory up to 60%, combining domestic air travel and driving.
Education and Experience
This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Marketing or Liberal Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to travel up to 60% of the time through the assigned territory.
4-5 years in Educational/Technology sales experience required.
Classroom Teaching Experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing)
Constantly operate a computer
Must be able to collaborate with colleagues via face to face, conference calls, and online meetings
Must be capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
Salary: $75,000 - $87,00 + sales incentives
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October16, 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.
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About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a leading educational and trade publisher in the United States. The company was founded in 1832 and has since grown to become one of the largest publishers in the country. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publishes a wide range of books, including textbooks, fiction and non-fiction titles, and children's books. The company also provides educational technology solutions and services to schools and other educational institutions.
