Academic Account Executive

ACI Learning

Academic Account Executive responsible for selling SaaS solutions to higher education institutions. Collaborating with cybersecurity and IT instructors to meet student outcomes requirements.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consistently achieve or exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas.
Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline (3x quota coverage within 90 days, 4 to 5x by 180 days).
Become deeply knowledgeable in our products and technologies so you can explain them clearly and simply to target buyers.
Quickly research prospect accounts, identify target buyers and opportunities, and close them.
Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring clean data and timely, reliable sales forecasts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 8+ years of full-cycle sales experience selling SaaS or software solutions to senior technical buyers. If you have not sold SaaS or software, please do not apply.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—starting the 1st of the month after your hire date.
Four weeks of paid parental or medical leave, so you can focus on what matters most.
Flexible PTO policy, sick time, and eight paid holidays — because we believe in balance.
401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and up to 5% matching contributions — we invest in your future from day one.
One free course each year after 90 days — advancing your skills is part of the job.
Tuition assistance to support your continued education and professional growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle salesSaaS salessoftware solutions salessales quota achievementclosing new customerssales forecastingCRM management

Soft Skills

strong questioningdata-driven decision makingself-motivationcommunication skills