Education Strategic Account Executive (Education)

TL;DR

Education Strategic Account Executive (Education): Driving growth and penetration of high-impact education accounts through strategic sales and relationship management with an accent on contract selling and complex network navigation. Focus on developing long-term account plans, managing large-scale projects, and expanding the hirify.global solution within the education sector.

Location: US - North Carolina

Company

hirify.global is a design-led company redefining modern environments for the 21st century to support a sustainable and equitable future.

What you will do

• Penetrate new and competitively held education accounts to drive revenue growth.
• Manage and defend strategically significant key accounts across diverse geographies.
• Develop and execute account/contract strategies and build a robust sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with dealers and internal allies to provide design capabilities and product presentations.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and client data within Salesforce CRM.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for large projects to ensure contractual obligations are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of successful contract or capital goods selling experience, preferably with national or government accounts.
• Must be based in North Carolina, US.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Education/State & Local acquisition policies and procedures.
• Proven advanced selling skills, including strategic/consultative selling and negotiation.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30-40%.

Nice to have

• Experience leading teams or complex projects.
• Prior knowledge of hirify.global products, services, and corporate culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven environment focused on design for the good of humankind.
• Commitment to sustainability, equity, and an inclusive workplace.
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized brand in the design industry.
• Inclusive culture welcoming people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.