Account Executive

Account Executive

Amplify is seeking an Account Executive who will become a specialist on Amplify's solutions, find opportunities to serve schools and districts, and achieve revenue targets in doing so. The new hire must be skilled at consultative sales and highly motivated to build this new business. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successfully selling print and digitally delivered instructional products and services, possesses knowledge of the K-12 sector, works well in a fast-paced company, and is driven to achieve sales goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain expertise in Amplify's products
• Conduct high-quality, consultative discussions to identify customer needs and align Amplify's products and services to address those needs
• Achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the educational marketplace, industry trends, funding developments, and Amplify products
• Build and nurture relationships with key buying stakeholders in accounts, including Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Department Heads, teachers, and other influential school district contacts
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, forecasts, account plans, and territory management activities as required
• Develop and maintain a business pipeline of prospective clients and assume all territory management in the assigned territory
• Gain customer commitments and advance opportunities through the sales process
• Continually prospect for new business throughout the calendar year
• Conduct customer-facing meetings in schools and district offices
• Research territory trends, competition, and funding sources to drive new sales strategically
• Devise and implement effective campaigns within the assigned region

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Able to travel and willing to commit to a heavy travel schedule within the territory and 3-4 team, regional, or national sales meetings (60-70% travel)
• Excellent verbal, written, and comprehension skills
• 5+ years of successful direct sales experience OR experience in the education field
• Teaching or education tech/publishing experience
• Must reside within the regional territory of South Bend, Indiana

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience selling to schools and districts within the regional territory of South Bend, Indiana

What We Offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, stock options, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000. This role is eligible for commission-based pay.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including during the recruitment process.