Educational Sales Account Manager
Job Description
A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an Educational SalesAccount Manager with a strong B2C technology sales background to join its Philadelphia area office. This role is responsible for driving new customer revenue within mid- to large-sized public school districts and select private school organizations.
The Account Manager will own a defined territory and be accountable for achieving established sales and gross profit targets. This individual will develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, forecast revenue, prospect new business opportunities, and secure orders from both new and existing customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Accelerate sales growth within an assigned territory, targeting large public school districts
- Achieve established revenue and gross profit objectives
- Support revenue generation efforts with smaller districts when necessary
- Drive new business development through proactive prospecting and outreach
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline through consistent effort-based sales activities
- Conduct 10–12 in-person sales meetings per week with district-level decision-makers
- Utilize a consultative sales approach to align technology solutions with district needs
- Accurately record sales activities, opportunities, and proposals within CRM systems
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s technology products and services
- Provide monthly sales forecasts to sales leadership
- Attend and actively participate in sales meetings
Qualifications
- 3+ years of proven sales experience
- Demonstrated success in prospecting, presenting, negotiating, and closing new business
- Strong “hunter” mindset with a track record of opening new accounts
- High energy, persistence, and strong interpersonal skills
- Technical aptitude with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Self-starter with experience working independently and managing a territory
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation