Account Executive - Inside Sales

Discovery Education
Charlotte, NCFULL_TIMEPosted Jul 30, 2026

Role responsibilities

The Account Executive will build relationships with school districts and schools to sell online educational products and professional development services via a consultative telesales approach. Responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle, tracking KPIs in Salesforce, and partnering with marketing for localized acquisition strategies.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-5 years of proven telesales experience and a strong passion for educational technology. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience selling complex products via phone.

Key skills

Inside Sales, Consultative Selling, Telesales, Negotiation, Closing Skills, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Relationship Management, Account Management, Presentation Skills, Lead Generation, KPI Tracking, Market Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Communication

Keywords

Educational Technology, EdTech, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Inside Sales, Consultative Sales, Telesales, KPIs, Account Management, Education Industry, Professional Development, Lead Acquisition, Market Trends, Contracting Process, Customer Satisfaction, Digital Learning Environments

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