Our client is building the technology for higher education to understand what students are actually thinking and feeling, so they can act before small struggles become big problems. We call it Student Voice Intelligence: engaging students in real-time, AI-powered conversations, uncovering the real drivers of attrition, and delivering those insights to power student success and enrollment workflows.

Today, they partner with 300+ colleges and universities across the country. They are PE backed and are in a phase of rapid execution and expansion. This is an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work at a high-growth startup tackling one of higher education's most urgent challenges: helping more students persist from enrollment through graduation.

You’ll join a driven, thoughtful team that values ownership, moves quickly, and cares deeply about building products that make a measurable difference for students.

“This company has perhaps the world’s most valuable data set on what college students need to navigate their academic lives.”

- The Washington Post

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a results-oriented, entrepreneurial Account Executive with strong intellectual curiosity and a passion for sales and business development. You’ll own a territory end to end—learning your prospects’ strategic priorities, crafting effective outreach, and leading the full sales cycle from prospecting through close. This role is highly visible and plays a key part in shaping the company’s future while making a real impact in education.

What you’ll do

• Partner with the VP of Sales to target, map, and execute prospecting strategies within your territory
• Drive daily outbound activity via phone, email, and social to book introductory meetings
• Lead prospect presentations and manage opportunities from first contact through close
• Build, manage, and forecast a healthy sales pipeline
• Travel 1–3 times per quarter for tradeshows and on-site meetings
• Act as a trusted advisor, bringing industry insight and clearly articulating the value

About You

• Several years of sales experience, including 5+ years in a closing role
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience and consistency in a results-driven environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Passion for learning, growth, and making an impact in education

Nice to Haves

• Experience in or selling into the higher education market
• Experience managing sales cycles of 3+ months