SMB - Mid-Market Account Executive (Remote)

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2 Locations
Remote
30-48
Mid level
Edtech
The Role
The SMB-Mid Market Account Executive drives sales, manages client relationships, and builds a book of business using a consultative approach, focusing on customer needs and maintaining accurate forecasts.
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We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/

What you'll do here:

Our SMB-Mid Market Account Executives are high-performing, quota-smashing sales professionals with a history of closing complex sales. As an experienced sales professional, you will implement your tried and true consultative approach to leverage your knowledge in building a substantial book of business. You will be responsible for prospecting, managing your pipeline, delivering results and maintaining those relationships with the help of your internal team: sales enginer, business development, and sales leadership.

Skills you will need here:

  • 3+ years of proven success selling SaaS/Security Solutions to Enterprise (200+ employees)
  • Self starter, with a track record of success or over-achievement in a sales role
  • Customer centric and passionate about acquiring new logo opportunities while maintaining pipeline
  • Supports a strong sales methodology for focusing on the customer's needs
  • Has developed a sales system that has proven to be repeatable for landing new logos
  • Experience maneuvering a sophisticated, dynamic sale while working with key stakeholders and economic buyer.
  • Experienced in providing accurate forecasting
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, both internally and externally.

Infosec, a Cengage Group company, believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. We've been named to Madison's Top Workplaces and Chicago's Best Places to Work, and pride ourselves on our employee culture.

Cengage Group does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$30.00 - $47.75 USD

Top Skills

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The Company
Boston, MA
5,001 Employees
Hybrid Workplace

What We Do

With more than 100 years of serving learners, Cengage Group is a global edtech company that enables student choice. No matter how, where, when or why someone wants to learn, our portfolio of education businesses supports all students, from middle school through graduate school and skills education, with quality content and technology. Collectively, our three business units – Cengage Academic, Cengage Work, and Cengage Select – help millions of students each year in more than 125 countries achieve their education and career goals and lead choice-filled lives. Visit us at www.cengagegroup.com

Why Work With Us

Our employee experience centers around a shared purpose: to help millions of learners achieve their dreams and improve their lives through education. Whether you want to make a difference in the world or start a fulfilling career in edtech, we focus on providing our employees with meaningful work while empowering them with resources to succeed.

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