Transfr
Education
AccountExecutive
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“Account Executive at Transfr. Skills: Consultative selling. Drive new business development. Identify prospective organizations”
What You'll Achieve.
Quota attainment; Exceeding sales targets
Industry & Context.
Travel up to 50%, Reside within assigned territory, Reside in Illinois
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years net new business SaaS sales, Comfortable traveling to customer locations, Proven track record building sales pipeline, Demonstrated success exceeding sales targets, Proven ability build customer relationships, Consultative sales background, Experience managing complex sales cycles, Hands-on working experience Salesforce, Proficiency Google Docs, Proficiency Slack, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent presentation communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience selling K–12 education, Experience selling government organizations, Experience selling into higher education, Familiarity Virtual Reality, Familiarity Augmented Reality
What You'll Do.
Drive new business development
Identify prospective organizations
Engage prospective organizations
Communicate TRANSFR's mission
Communicate TRANSFR's value proposition
Prospect opportunities
Educate opportunities
Qualify opportunities
Cultivate opportunities
Develop tailored proposals
Develop value driven proposals
Align TRANSFR solutions
Build long-term customer relationships
Maintain long-term customer relationships
Identify upsell opportunities
Identify cross-sell opportunities
Expand upsell opportunities
Expand cross-sell opportunities
Analyze regional trends
Partner with Marketing team
Support campaign strategy
Support campaign execution
Support campaign optimization
Respond to inbound inquiries
Manage deal timelines
Maintain accurate activity records
Serve as consultative partner
Understand customer challenges
Articulate solution value
Identify early adopters
Gather customer feedback
Gather prospect feedback
Inform product development
Inform continuous improvement
Manage full sales cycle
Contribute hands-on capacity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Marketing team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation communication
Process & Methodology
Manage deal timelines, Track 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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