About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales (Education).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Account Executive focused on the Education vertical (Student Connect). You will own full-cycle B2B sales to colleges, universities and education-focused brands — generating pipeline, closing new partnerships, and ensuring clients see measurable ROI from digital advertising and branding campaigns.

• Build and manage a book of business targeting higher-education institutions and related corporate partners.
• Prospect strategically via multi-channel outreach to identify high-value opportunities.
• Run consultative discovery meetings and present tailored Student Connect solutions that align to institutional goals.
• Own the sales cycle from qualification through negotiation and contract execution.
• Coordinate onboarding and campaign execution with internal marketing and product teams.
• Deliver campaign performance reporting and ROI analysis to clients.
• Maintain accurate CRM records (Zoho), process contracts, and manage billing inquiries.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll be successful in this role if you bring a mix of B2B sales drive, consultative selling skills, and operational follow-through.

• 1–3 years of proven B2B SaaS or enterprise account management / advertising-sales experience, with a track record of closing marketing/advertising deals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging senior university leaders (Deans, Directors of Admissions, CMOs).
• Proficiency with CRM systems (preferably Zoho), Google Workspace, and modern ad/analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and campaigns with close attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial attitude and ability to work independently.

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Work Model, Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring approximately 2 days per week in either the New York, NY or Washington, D.C. office.
• Anticipated base salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year. This role is eligible for commission; final pay will depend on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Competitive benefits including paid vacation, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training.
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on growth, inclusion, and professional development.

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Why Join Confidential Client

Confidential Client operates at the intersection of digital media and education services. This role offers a chance to:

• Influence product and go-to-market strategy for higher-education solutions (Student Connect).
• Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and analytics teams.
• Grow revenue while helping institutions improve recruitment and marketing outcomes.

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Other Info & Legal

• This job description is not exhaustive; responsibilities may evolve.
• Vaccination encouragement or other workplace safety programs may apply per client policy.
• This position is open to candidates located in/able to work from New York, NY or Washington, D.C., and will comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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