Senior Account Executive $400,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
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Description
Do you have a passion for transforming education with the latest AI innovations? Join our stealth-mode EdTech startup, where we're not just crafting another learning tool – we're on a mission to redefine the American educational landscape. As a key leader of our AI-powered educational offerings, including our cutting-edge Learning Management Software and parent engagement app, you'll be leading this transformative journey.
This isn't your run-of-the-mill leadership position. We are on the lookout for a seasoned, senior-level advocate and visionary capable of driving significant user adoption and reshaping the future of education globally. Your role will harness generative AI to enhance productivity and customer connection, while also spearheading and nurturing our sales team.
What makes this role unique is its sharp focus on our specialized products within the US education sector. Your goal will be to propel user adoption in a competitive market, directly influencing how students interact with academic material and how parents engage in their children's education. Your proven expertise in selling EdTech solutions to US school districts and education departments will be pivotal to your success.
Envision the ability to transform the educational experience for millions of students, educators, and parents nationwide. If you're poised to champion this mission, elevate your personal brand, and excel in a dynamic setting – we want you to join our team. Together, let's harness AI to revolutionize learning!
What you will be doing
- Crafting and executing a strategic sales strategy aimed at US educational providers.
- Forging and managing strategic alliances with key educational entities.
- Initiating efforts to boost user adoption and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Building a personal brand through public speaking, publishing, and thought leadership in education and AI sectors.
- Guiding and developing the sales team to meet growth objectives.
What you will NOT be doing
- Concentrating solely on internal operations and team oversight.
- Managing standard school operations or curriculum design.
- Engaging in monotonous cold calling or high-pressure sales methods.
- Assuming a purely advisory role without direct sales leadership involvement.
Key responsibilities
Oversee the strategic planning and implementation of initiatives to drive user adoption and sales of AI-driven educational products, including LMS and PI solutions, within the US education sector.
Candidate requirements
- Demonstrated success in driving sales growth and market entry in the US education sector, with experience in building or selling an EdTech product generating at least $10M in revenue.
- Well-established connections with decision-makers in US school districts and state education departments.
- Experience leveraging generative AI tools for measurable productivity or product enhancements.
- Capability to expand and engage a social media audience.
- Proven track record in leading and nurturing high-performing sales teams.
- Current US residency with a readiness to travel for public engagements.
- Authorized to work for any US employer without visa sponsorship.
How it works
Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.
STEP 1
Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 2
Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 3
Prove Real-World Job Skills.
STEP 4
Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 5
Accept Job Offer.
STEP 6
Celebrate!
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Why Crossover
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The Olympics of work
It’s super hard to qualify—extreme quality standards ensure every single team member is at the top of their game.
Premium pay for premium talent
Over 50% of new hires double or triple their previous pay. Why? Because that’s what the best person in the world is worth.
Shortlist by skills, not bias
We don’t care where you went to school, what color your hair is, or whether we can pronounce your name. Just prove you’ve got the skills.
