Higher Education Account Executive

enrollmentFUEL

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chapel Hill, NC
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3+ years in a quota-carrying sales role with proven performance
  • 3+ years in college/university admissions or related areas
  • Experience selling consulting services or data-driven solutions
  • Proficient in building relationships with senior institutional leaders
  • Strong consultative selling and presentation abilities
  • Familiarity with CRM systems for pipeline management

Responsibilities

  • Manage sales opportunities from discovery to closing
  • Build relationships with senior institutional leaders
  • Conduct consultative discovery on enrollment challenges
  • Collaborate with internal experts to design tailored solutions
  • Deliver presentations and proposals to prospective clients
  • Work with BDRs and marketing to maintain a strong sales pipeline
  • Ensure smooth client transition post-sale

Benefits

  • Remote work from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Opportunity to represent the company at industry events
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with senior leaders in higher education
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Client Development

Classification: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Position Overview

The Account Executive is responsible for developing new client partnerships with colleges and universities by helping institutional leaders address enrollment and revenue challenges through enrollmentFUEL's strategic enrollment management solutions. This role focuses on consultative selling with senior campus leaders, including Vice Presidents for Enrollment, Admissions Directors, and Financial Aid leaders. The Account Executive manages opportunities from discovery through proposal and close while collaborating closely with Business Development Representatives (BDRs), marketing, and internal subject matter experts. Success in this role requires the ability to understand institutional priorities, communicate the value of enrollmentFUEL's solutions, and guide prospects through a thoughtful decision-making process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage qualified sales opportunities from discovery through proposal, negotiation, and close
  • Build relationships with institutional leaders including Vice Presidents for Enrollment, Admissions leaders, and Financial Aid administrators
  • Conduct consultative discovery to understand institutional enrollment challenges and strategic priorities
  • Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to design solutions aligned with client goals
  • Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective client partners
  • Partner with BDRs and marketing to develop and advance a healthy pipeline of opportunities
  • Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting within the company CRM
  • Represent enrollmentFUEL at industry conferences, events, and professional gatherings
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to client delivery after contract execution
  • Accurately reflect and portray the mission and core values of enrollmentFUEL
  • Other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least 3 years of experience in a quota-carrying sales role, with demonstrated success meeting or exceeding targets
  • At least 3 years experience working within a college or university in admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, or related functions
  • Experience selling consulting services, technology solutions, or data-driven services
  • Ability to build relationships with senior institutional stakeholders
  • Strong consultative selling, presentation, and communication skills
  • Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and forecast sales

Travel
Regular travel is required, up to 25%

Compensation

Total compensation expectation for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 per year, including achieving target commissions.

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