Account Executive, NY
Fast Facts
Wayground is seeking an Account Executive in New York to drive sales in the education technology space, partnering with K-12 districts to meet sales targets and develop strategic relationships.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include managing the entire sales process from lead to close, understanding customer needs, collaborating with internal teams, and using data for strategy and decision-making.
Skills: The role requires proven sales experience in K-12 technology, exceptional communication skills, organizational skills, technical acumen, and a strong attention to detail.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a passion for education, a proven track record in sales, curiosity, and a desire to learn.
Location: Remote within the USA, specifically New York as the candidate resides there.
Compensation: $80000 - $110000 / Annually
About Us
Wayground is a global learning platform on a mission to help teachers motivate every student in the world. Our customers span K-12, higher education, and corporate settings. Every month, Wayground is used by more than 75M monthly active users in 100+ countries. In the U.S. alone, Wayground is used in over 90% of K-12 schools. We are a high-growth, profitable SaaS company backed by leading venture investors, including Tiger Global, GSV, Nexus Venture Partners, and others.
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.
- Curiosity, an open mind, and a desire to learn new things.
- Exceptional oral and written communication.
- Proven organizational skills, high attention to detail, and superior time management
- Technical acumen.
- Tenacity to persevere.
- You live in New York
Salary range
$80-110K (Base) + $60K+ (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.
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