Fast Facts

NWEA is seeking an Account Executive in the New York Metro area to drive new business in mid-sized school districts, focusing on strategic relationships and sales of educational assessments and solutions.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include new business development, relationship building with school districts, executing sales strategies, and providing data-driven consultations to align NWEA solutions with academic goals.

Skills: Candidates must possess proven sales success, strong prospecting and closing abilities, a deep understanding of K-12 education sales, and consultative sales strategies.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include 1-5 years of sales experience in the education technology sector and a Bachelor's degree in education, business, or a related field.

Location: Position based in the New York Metro area with expected travel up to 50%.

Compensation: $90000 - $100000 / Annually

NWEA® is a division of HMH that supports students and educators through research, assessment solutions, policy and advocacy services, professional learning and school improvement services that fight for equity, drive classroom impact and push for systemic change in our educational communities. For nearly 50 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K–12 assessments, including their flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™ and their reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency™. For more information, visit NWEA.org to learn more.

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

Position: Account Executive, NWEA

Location: Field Sales – Metro New York Area

Position Summary

As an Account Executive, your mission is to generate and close new business, cultivate high-impact relationships in mid-sized U.S. districts, and expand NWEA’s footprint. Success in this role hinges on proactive prospecting, strategic deal-making, and the ability to navigate complex sales cycles with confidence.

This role requires a growth-focused mindset—someone who thrives on identifying, engaging, and converting new district partners while ensuring sustained growth. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Partner Support, and other teams to align solutions with district needs and drive long-term impact. Frequent travel (up to 50%) is expected to build relationships and maximize in-person engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the charge in new business development, identifying and converting opportunities for NWEA’s products and services.
• Prospect, pitch, and close deals with mid-sized school districts, driving revenue growth.
• Build deep relationships and expand district penetration through strategic engagement.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to increase NWEA’s market presence in your assigned territory.
• Work closely with district leaders to align NWEA’s assessment solutions with their academic goals.
• Provide data-driven sales consultations to demonstrate the impact of NWEA’s products.
• Leverage CRM (Salesforce preferred) to track opportunities, pipeline status, and customer engagement.
• Navigate complex sales cycles and negotiate pricing, contracts, and implementation plans.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven success in net-new business sales, with a track record of exceeding quotas.
• Strong ability to prospect, develop, and close sales independently.
• Deep understanding of K-12 education sales, decision-making cycles, and procurement processes.
• Ability to present complex solutions effectively to district leaders.
• Expertise in territory management, sales forecasting, and pipeline development.
• Experience applying consultative sales strategies

Education and Experience

• 1-5 years of field sales experience, preferably in education technology, assessments, or curriculum.
• Strong background in new business acquisition and district-level sales.
• Knowledge of NWEA products and K-12 assessment solutions is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or a related field.

Benefits and Salary Range 

Salary Range - $90-$100K + uncapped commissions

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 3/28/25. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.

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.