Newsela

Newsela

Expression of Interest: Strategic Account Executive (Remote, US)

Remote - US · Contract

Work authorization required$85k-$101kDetected 34 days ago
SalesAccount ManagementLead GenerationPipeline ManagementForecastingLeadershipPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Please Note: This is an Expression of Interest application for future opportunities.
  • By applying here, you are joining our proactive talent pool for future hiring waves.
  • This role offers the opportunity to meet in-person with school and district leaders, presenting solutions, negotiating terms, and securing agreements that bring Newsela into classrooms.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain an aggressive pipeline, and build and adjust strategic account plans for key accounts to move each through the sales cycle.
  • Handle day-to-day responsibilities spanning everything from pipeline creation, pipeline management, and forecasting to designing lead generation campaigns and managing sales through the entire lifecycle while collaborating closely with other departments.
  • Have direct, regular exposure to our executive leadership team during meetings to discuss specific deal strategies, introduce industry trends, and build support for district-specific initiatives.
  • Willing to build your own book of business and have extensive experience in networking, prospecting, and building a pipeline.
  • Experiencing using AI tools to drive greater efficiency and productivity.
  • Our suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K-12 classrooms.
  • Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.

Requirements

  • Proven Account Executive with 2+ years of demonstrated success selling supplemental products to school districts in the K12 market required.
  • Proven success forecasting business in the EdTech industry.

Skills

  • Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student.

Compensation

  • $85,000 - $101,200 depending on prior experience
  • On-target commission (OTC): $92,500
  • $185,000.00 - $201,200.00
  • Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's individual skills, qualifications, and experience.
  • Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.
  • This role will also will also be eligible for variable compensation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts.
  • Additional benefits such as gym reimbursement, pet insurance, free access to the
  • We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
  • Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
  • Flexible PTO, paid sick time off, company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
  • Work with a highly skilled team dedicated to supporting you and your book of business, alongside extensive support from our Learning & Enablement team.
  • Stay well-versed in the territory's funding, state initiatives, demographics, and K-12 education landscape to help inform the overall sales strategy.
  • Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
  • Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.
  • We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes.

Company info

  • This is an Expression of Interest application for future opportunities.
  • While we don't have an immediate, active opening attached to this specific posting, we are always looking ahead for exceptional sales talent.
  • Excited about the opportunity to connect face-to-face as this position involves regular travel to meet with customers and prospects.
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.
  • We are a fully remote company.
  • Work From Home: We are a fully remote company.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Legally authorized to work in the US.

This listing is sourced directly from Newsela's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.