Fast Facts
Wayground is seeking an Account Executive to drive district partnerships in a defined territory, focusing on sales strategies in the education technology industry.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include exceeding sales targets, managing sales processes, performing needs analysis, collaborating with internal teams, and utilizing CRM tools effectively.
Skills: Required skills include sales experience in K12 technology, exceptional communication abilities, organizational skills, attention to detail, and technical acumen.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a passion for education, curiosity and willingness to learn, and the tenacity to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Location: This is a remote position based in the USA.
Compensation: $110000 - $120000 / Annually
About Us
We are a global learning platform on a mission to motivate every learner by empowering every educator.
From K–12 classrooms and universities to corporate training settings, our platform is trusted in over 150+ countries by 75 million monthly active users. In the U.S., 90% of schools use Wayground to engage students and transform learning through technology.
Wayground is a high-growth, profitable SaaS company backed by leading investors including Tiger Global, GSV, and Nexus Venture Partners.
If you're excited about education and international SaaS and want to build towards a mission that you can be proud of, then Wayground is the right place for you.
As a member of our highly successful field sales team, you will develop and grow district partnerships in a dedicated geographic territory. You will devise, lead and execute on the territory strategy for your region with a team of cross-functional partners to meet and exceed your sales target.
What you'll do...
- Meet and exceed sales targets while accurately forecasting future business.
- Manage both inbound and outbound sales processes from lead to close.
- Demonstrate effective needs analysis paired with technical demonstration.
- Empathize with and understand the needs of key stakeholders including teachers, school leaders, and district administrators.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and prioritize impact.
- Maintain a deep understanding of our evolving products and services.
- Utilize our CRM and tech stack with maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Use data to inform strategy and guide decision-making.
Who you are...
- Passionate about education and its impact in the world.
- A proven sales professional with experience selling technology to K12 districts.Â
- Curiosity, an open mind, and a desire to learn new things.Â
- Exceptional oral and written communication.
- Proven organizational skills, high attention to detail, and superior time management
- Technical acumen.
- Tenacity to persevere.
Salary range
$110,000–$120,000 + variable
Working at Wayground
- Healthcare coverage for you and your dependents.
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible PTO, remote and hybrid work options.
- Additional health, financial, and professional development benefits.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact in the education technology space and contribute to the growth of a fast-paced and innovative company, Wayground is the perfect place for you. Join us in creating engaging learning experiences that inspire students worldwide!
Wayground is an equal opportunity employer and we believe diversity is key to our success.
