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Heinemann is seeking an Account Executive in Santa Barbara, CA to drive sales, develop customer strategies, and provide exceptional service to educators.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing customer strategies, maximizing sales performance, collaborating with internal teams, and providing timely support to customers.

Skills: Required skills include a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, sales experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong questioning skills.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a proven track record in sales and knowledge of educational resources and market trends.

Location: This position is based in Santa Barbara, California with field sales responsibilities.

Compensation: $75000 - $80000 / Annually

Heinemann is a division of HMH that provides professional resources and educational services for teachers, kindergarten through college. We partner with leading voices in education who share our respect for teachers and support them in their efforts to help children grow academically, emotionally, and as knowledgeable citizens. Heinemann creates child-centered print and digital curricular resources, professional development books, workshops, institutes, and video offerings.

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com

Job Title: Heinemann Account Executive

Location: Field Sales(Candidate must live in Santa Barbara, California)

The Account Executive will be responsible for the following primary duties:

· Develop effective strategies to address customer needs and exceed sales targets.

· Prioritize high-value accounts and activities to maximize sales performance.

· Monitor and analyze competitors' activities to remain agile and adjust accordingly.

· Collaborate effectively with internal support teams to deliver superior customer experiences.

· Strategically plan sales calls with clear objectives and actionable steps.

· Stay informed of market trends and provide insightful recommendations to Area Management.

· Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of account history, processes, procedures, and key issues.

· Respond promptly and empathetically to customer inquiries and concerns to establish trust and credibility.

· Provide timely and comprehensive information to consultants and external resources to enable effective performance.

· Possess a deep understanding of all Heinemann product offerings and excellent questioning skills.

· Display a comprehensive knowledge of state and local initiatives to provide effective solutions to customers.

Education and necessary experience:

· This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Marketing or Liberal Arts OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Sales experience with a proven track record of meeting quota.

· Proficient in MS Office and Sales Management Software.

Must have a valid California drivers license and an acceptable driving record.

Salary Range:

$75,000 - 80,000 plus commission

HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.