Account Manager

Cambium Learning Group

Account Manager driving growth and retention in K–12 education sector in a remote capacity. Ideal for someone building relationships and uncovering new opportunities.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute a comprehensive territory plan that balances new business acquisition with renewal and expansion strategies
Identify and engage new prospects through data-driven outreach
Operate with a master strategist’s mindset—anticipating moves, mapping outcomes, and cultivating relationships that unlock downstream opportunities
Maintain and grow relationships across multiple stakeholders within a district
Serve as a strategic partner to district leaders, offering insights and solutions
Embrace a proactive, persistent approach to outreach and follow-up
Conduct deep discovery to understand district needs and tailor presentations and proposals accordingly
Establish and manage pilots to demonstrate product value
Prepare and present renewal and upsell proposals
Foster strong interdepartmental partnerships and leverage subject matter expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Proven track record of 2-5+ years of success in both new business development and account management roles
Experience within the education technology or services space, literacy/reading products highly preferred
Excellent understanding of the K–12 education landscape, including funding, leadership structures, and instructional priorities
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, including Superintendents, Directors, and Curriculum Leaders
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences and leadership styles
Resilient, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think strategically and act consultatively, not just transactionally
Willingness and ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend key events
Skilled at navigating leadership transitions and maintaining continuity in relationships
Passion for literacy and educational equity, aligned with our mission to “create opportunity for every student through the power of literacy”
Proficient user of CRM (Salesforce), MS Office and Google Suites, video conferencing software and other technology-based productivity tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote First Work Environment: Provides flexibility to employees
Reimbursement for home or remote office setup

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Hard Skills & Tools

new business developmentaccount managementdata-driven outreachdiscoverypresentation skillsproposal preparationstrategic thinkingconsultative sellingrelationship managementliteracy products

Soft Skills

communication skillsstorytellingresilienceself-motivationadaptabilitystrategic mindsetproactive approachrelationship buildingcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree