Drive revenue in an assigned territory and build business agreements with universities, nursing schools, hospitals, professional societies, and companies
Identify, qualify, prospect, and create new innovative marketing strategies to build a customer base and grow revenue in an assigned territory
Meet event metrics including attending meetings and presentations with identified universities and clients
Build relationships and interact with key industry decision-makers
Support and maintain existing accounts while expanding market presence and building new business
Schedule, organize, and deliver technical presentations
Conduct market research and report findings to marketing management
Collaborate with Management and other Account Executives on special projects
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Required
3+ years of Business Development and/or Sales & Marketing, preferably in Test Prep, Education, or Publishing
Excellent interpersonal (both verbal and written) communication skills; excellent command of grammar, spelling and composition
Comfortable interacting with potential clients in person, on the telephone and over email
Excellent public speaking skills and confidence when pitching products and services
Excellent business judgment, effective at articulating value propositions to customers
Ability to prioritize effectively and work independently
Ability to work in teams to develop strategies and action plans, and to share results
Excellent team player, ability to shift priorities, demonstrate flexibility, coordinate multiple projects and meet multiple deadlines
High energy level and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research