Transfr

Sales

AccountExecutive

$90–110k Chicago, IL FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Account Executive at Transfr. Skills: Consultative selling. Drive new business development initiatives. Identify and engage prospective organizations”

What You'll Achieve.

Quota attainment; Exceeding sales targets

Industry & Context.

Sales
Eligibility Requirements

Residence within assigned territory, Travel domestically up to 50% or more, Reside in Illinois, Comfortable traveling to customer locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of experience in net new business SaaS sales, Proven track record of building and prospecting your own sales pipeline, Demonstrated success consistently exceeding quarterly and annual sales targets, Proven ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships, Consultative sales background with experience managing complex sales cycles, Hands-on working experience with Salesforce, Proficiency with Google Docs and Slack, Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience selling into K–12 education systems, Experience selling into government organizations, Experience or familiarity with Virtual Reality (VR), Experience or familiarity with Augmented Reality (AR)

What You'll Do.

Drive new business development initiatives

Identify and engage prospective organizations

Communicate TRANSFR’s mission and value proposition

and cultivate opportunities

Develop tailored and value driven proposals

Build and maintain long-term customer relationships

Identify and expand upsell and cross-sell opportunities

Analyze regional workforce and labor market trends

Identify gaps between employer demand and training infrastructure

Partner with the Marketing team

Support campaign strategy

Support post-sale activities

Manage contract integration

Manage change management

Manage governance processes

Manage expansion opportunities

Respond to inbound inquiries

Manage deal timelines

Maintain accurate activity records

Serve as a consultative partner to customers

Understand customer challenges

Articulate solution value

Identify early adopters

Gather customer and prospect feedback

Inform product development

Inform continuous improvement efforts

Own and manage the full sales cycle

Contribute in a hands-on capacity

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Marketing team

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Deal timelines, Milestones

Full Job Description

We are seeking an Account Executive to join our team at Transfr! This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing team and have a direct impact on expanding access to career exploration and workforce development solutions across education and workforce systems. As an Account Executive, you will focus on building net new business across K12, Higher Education, and Workforce Development markets. You will be responsible for owning the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through solution design, negotiation, and close by leveraging consultative selling strategies to address customer challenges and align Transfr’s solutions to their goals. This role requires a strong understanding of sales processes, stakeholder management, and the unique dynamics of the education and government sectors. The ideal candidate is an experienced, consultative technology sales professional with a strong background in EdTech with a proven track record of quota attainment, and a deep understanding of complex sales cycles within K12, higher education, and government or workforce development sectors. Above all, they bring a strong commitment to serving as a workforce development advocate and are passionate about helping learners discover and pursue meaningful career pathways. This is a full-time, remote position but requires residence within your assigned territory, with the ability to travel domestically up to 50% or more as needed. Location: This position is 100% Remote but the designated territory for this position is Chicago, Illinois. We will only consider candidates who reside in Illinois. This hire will also own the Ohio territory until 2027. The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 + uncapped commission. This role is eligible to participate in the company’s variable compensation and equity program. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and internal equity considerations. Day to Day Responsi

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