Kognity

Account Executive

Kognity

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and outreach to closing paid school subscriptions across the US.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly revenue targets with a strategic territory plan and rigorous pipeline management.
  • Lead trials end-to-end to demonstrate value and convert schools into long-term customers.
  • Deliver tailored product demos and presentations that address educators’ needs.
  • Collaborate with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure smooth onboarding and share market feedback.
  • Stay informed on EdTech trends, competitor activities, and industry events to identify new opportunities.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in new-business and solution-based selling, including prospecting, qualification, negotiation, and closing complex, multi-year deals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled relationship builder and trusted advisor — able to engage confidently with senior district leaders, superintendents, and decision-makers while also connecting authentically with teachers and school staff.
  • Clear and persuasive communicator who adapts messaging and tone for different audiences, from the boardroom to the classroom.
  • Resilient, persistent, and self-motivated professional who thrives on ownership, overcomes challenges, and consistently delivers results.
  • Strong consultative selling mindset with an ability to build rapport, uncover needs, and sell complex solutions that deliver real value — traits that can’t be easily trained.
  • A curiosity for AI and a drive to experiment with new tools to enhance creativity, decisions, and execution.
Benefits
  • Remote work - you’re free to work from anywhere across the US.
  • Open Choice PPO Plan through United Health Care.
  • 401K Plan with ADP.
  • 30 days of paid vacation per calendar year.
  • 10 days of paid sick leave per calendar year.
  • Stock option program.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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