PowerSchool

Inside Sales Account Manager

PowerSchool$120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years sales experience in SaaS or EdTech, or equivalent skills.
  • Strong CRM discipline and pipeline management for weekly review.
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Understanding of MEDDPICC and mutual close plans for various deal complexities.
  • Familiarity with K-12 public sector cycles and funding processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build and execute a quarterly territory plan targeting whitespace.
  • Create expansion pipeline through varied outreach and lead conversion.
  • Manage end-to-end sales processes including pricing and co-op purchases.
  • Maintain forecast accuracy linked to MEDDPICC stages.
  • Collaborate with Solution Consulting and Customer Success to enhance customer value.
  • Engage in pipeline reviews with management to evaluate opportunities.
  • Travel occasionally for key meetings and events, up to 10% of time.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts available.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided.
  • 401(k) plan with comprehensive options.
  • Generous parental leave policy.
  • Unrestricted paid time off with discretion.
  • Wellness program including fitness resources and employee assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Optional benefits such as pet insurance and identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
Overview
Our Team

The Sales team gets PowerSchool into the hands of the educators and students who need it. Working side by side with Solution Consulting and Customer Success, we build executive relationships, lead account planning, and run deals end to end to renew on time and expand multi-suite adoption, delivering predictable bookings and revenue retention that empower better K-12 outcomes.

Responsibilities

The Inside Sales Account Manager drives expansion and supports retention for a high-volume territory. They drive bookings and multi-suite growth through disciplined digital selling, value reinforcement, and coordinated customer engagement. The role works closely with Solution Consulting and Customer Success to support renewal readiness and ensure customers realize value.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

  • Build and execute a quarterly territory plan with whitespace targets, sequences, and next plays by persona.
  • Create expansion pipeline through outbound sequences, inbound lead conversion, micro-demos, event follow up, and partner referrals.
  • Run deals end to end for standard motions including pricing within bands, co-op purchases, and light RFP response.
  • Maintain forecast accuracy and CRM hygiene with stage exits tied to MEDDPICC.
  • Partner with Solution Consulting and Customer Success to reinforce value and support renewal readiness.
  • Participate in manager-led pipeline and forecast reviews with inspection-ready opportunities.
  • Travel occasionally up to 10% for key moments such as team summits and other high-priority events (e.g., training, conferences, client demos), with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.
Success Indicators
  • Bookings and renewal targets met or exceeded for the territory.
  • Activity and conversion standards met across sequences, meetings set, and stage progression.
  • Revenue retention at or above the Inside Sales benchmark, for example 105 percent plus.
  • Pipeline forecast accuracy within acceptable standards.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
  • 1-3 years sales experience, ideally in SaaS or EdTech, or an equivalent combination of experience and skills that demonstrates sales aptitude.
  • Demonstrated CRM discipline and pipeline quality suitable for weekly inspection.
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency with MEDDPICC and mutual close plans appropriate for transactional and mid-complexity deals.
  • Familiarity with K-12 or public sector cycles including funding calendars, co-ops, and basic RFP processes.
  • Evidence of trustworthy partnership behavior from customer, partner, or cross-functional advocates.
Compensation & Benefits Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this role is $120,000 per year, including a $60,000 salary plus uncapped commissions starting at $60,000 on-target, paired with our "top-tier" benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Comprehensive 401(k) plan
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
  • Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

 

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; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

About PowerSchool

PowerSchool is an education technology company that provides a range of K-12 education solutions to schools around the world. The company's products include student information systems, learning management systems, assessment and analytics tools, and special education management systems. PowerSchool serves more than 45 million students and 12,000 schools in over 70 countries. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Minnesota, USA.
Learn more about PowerSchool
Size
2,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Founded
1997
NASDAQ

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