Inside Sales Account Executive

Follett Software provides technology solutions that help educators streamline processes, manage information and resources, improve school performance, and increase student success. The Inside Sales Account Executive will drive sales of SaaS and EdTech solutions through inbound and outbound communications, manage the full sales cycle, develop territories and pipelines, present tailored solutions, and achieve revenue quotas.

Responsibilities:

• Lead in securing new business and deepening existing client relationships within a defined territory, focusing on high-impact, long-term accounts
• Oversee the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing with a focus on consistently surpassing revenue targets, mentoring junior reps on advanced sales techniques
• Execute time management and prioritization at an expert level, optimizing daily workflows and aligning activities with strategic goals to drive efficiency across the sales cycle
• Regularly provide detailed sales forecasts and strategic insights to senior management, ensuring data-driven resource allocation and informed decision-making
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Salesforce.com and other sales enablement tools (e.g., Highspot, Consensus), guiding peers in maximizing these tools for data insights, pipeline management, and process improvements
• Generate high-value opportunities through structured prospecting and account development efforts, leveraging data to engage, qualify, and prioritize key accounts
• Conduct in-depth product and solution presentations tailored to client needs, delivering value-driven proposals that emphasize return on investment and long-term benefits
• Identify and act on cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, using advanced consultative sales techniques to position additional solutions
• Develop and implement strategic territory plans, focusing on segmentation, persona targeting, and prioritization of high-potential accounts for optimized sales growth
• Regularly analyze market trends and adjust territory strategies to align with changing customer demands and emerging opportunities
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a high-achievement sales environment, with a minimum of two years in a senior-level role or in managing significant accounts
• A history of meeting and exceeding quotas, with experience in high-complexity deal closures and relationship building
• Extensive Sales Experience, including demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding high sales targets with a deep understanding of the correlation between strategic activity and successful outcomes
• Experience in guiding or mentoring junior sales representatives, with a collaborative approach to team success
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead complex conversations across multiple buyer personas and levels
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple high-value opportunities and demands within a complex sales environment
• Proficient in Salesforce.com and skilled in sales enablement tools (Highspot, Consensus), with an aptitude for using data to inform and refine sales approaches
• Naturally driven, resilient, and solutions-oriented with a strong accountability ethos
• Proactive and adaptable to changing sales dynamics, with a strong desire for ongoing professional development and growth
• This role is remote and only open to candidates currently located in the United States and able to work without sponsorship
• It requires a suitable space that provides a private and quiet workplace
• Prolonged sitting at a desk or workstation
• Sustained visual concentration on digital screens for extended periods. Ability to interact with screens at a typical working distance
• Occasionally adjust position for reaching or retrieving items from a desk or workspace
• Occasional bending, twisting, or reaching for items on shelves or within a workstation
• Frequently move within a home office environment
• Constant use of keyboard and mouse, requiring fine motor skills for typing, navigating, and handling office materials
• Frequent repetitive hand movements related to typing and mouse use
• Travel requirements: Minimal (less than 10%)
• Lifting requirements: (choose one) Occasionally lift or carry items related to work setup, generally under 10 lbs