HHiring Reality
← ACI Learning

Academic Account Executive

ACI Learning
Location
Remote
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience selling SaaS or software solutions to senior technical buyers
  • Proven success achieving sales quota multiple years in a row at the same company
  • Experience closing new customers with an average order value of at least $5K to $20K
  • Experience with Salesforce, Outreach or SalesLoft, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Smart, curious salespeople who ask strong questions, use data to make decisions, and are self-motivated
Nice to have
  • Understanding of cybersecurity and IT technologies and trends, or a demonstrated ability to sell complex software or SaaS technologies
  • Background in higher education sales, particularly selling to department heads and faculty
  • Knowledge of academic buying seasonality and processes is especially helpful
What the job really is

As an Academic Account Executive at ACI Learning, you will focus on accelerating the adoption of training solutions within higher education institutions. Your responsibilities include achieving sales quotas, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline, and building relationships with cybersecurity and IT instructors to demonstrate the value of ACI Learning's offerings. You will leverage your knowledge of the education market and strategic selling skills to navigate complex buying processes and close new business.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—starting the 1st of the month after your hire date
  • Four weeks of paid parental or medical leave
  • Flexible PTO policy, sick time, and eight paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • One free course each year after 90 days
  • Tuition assistance to support your continued education and professional growth
Things to weigh
  • OTE (On-Target Earnings) is significantly higher than base salary, indicating a strong emphasis on performance-based compensation
  • The role requires deep knowledge of products and technologies, which may require a steep learning curve
  • Sales experience in the education sector is preferred but not mandatory, which may affect competition for the role
Job score3.2/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to ACI Learning?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.