Account Executive

SAM Labs
Summary
Join SAM Labs, an award-winning EdTech startup, as an Account Executive and play a key role in expanding our presence in the New York City area. You will drive revenue growth by engaging schools and districts, developing relationships with decision-makers, and converting leads into long-term partnerships. This role involves frequent travel (up to 50%) to meet with key stakeholders and requires strong communication and sales skills. The position offers a competitive OTE package with uncapped commission potential, equity participation, health care benefits, and ample professional growth opportunities. You'll contribute to a supportive, collaborative culture and make a tangible difference in education by bringing STEAM and Coding to classrooms.
Requirements
- 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in the K12 education or EdTech industry, with a proven track record of success
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to clearly articulate the value of our products to educators and administrators
- A Bachelorβs degree or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth by engaging schools and districts throughout your territory
- Develop relationships with decision-makers and build a pipeline of opportunities, converting them into successful, long-term partnerships
- Generate leads by connecting with schools and districts across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, exploring new opportunities and nurturing existing relationships
- Assess leads based on their budget, decision-making authority, needs, and timeline to ensure a smooth sales process
- Meet and exceed revenue targets, acquiring new school customers while benefiting from uncapped commission potential
- Confidently pitch and close deals virtually and in-person, engaging key decision-makers at both the school and district levels
- Optimize the sales process through diligent pipeline management, activity tracking, and forecasting, ensuring consistent progress toward targets
- Share insights and successes with the broader team, contributing to our collective knowledge and improving our sales strategies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as an educator or in a similar role within the education sector
Benefits
- Competitive OTE package with uncapped commission potential
- Equity participation
- Health Care benefits
- A supportive, collaborative culture and ample professional growth opportunities
- The chance to make an impact by bringing STEAM and Coding to classrooms across New York City