Vice President of Sales (Higher Education)

TL;DR

Vice President of Sales (Higher Education): Leading the Higher Education business across North America with an accent on revenue growth, new customer acquisition, and strategic account expansion. Focus on driving predictable bookings performance, coaching high-performing sales leaders, and shaping go-to-market strategies to reinforce market leadership.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Compensation: $500,000 – $600,000 (OTE)

Company

hirify.global creates intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development to inspire success in education and careers.

What you will do

• Own annual and quarterly bookings, recurring revenue, and forecast commitments for the Higher Education business.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for public, private, and system-level institutions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Regional Vice Presidents, Directors, and front-line sales leaders.
• Build executive relationships with presidents, provosts, and CIOs to drive high-impact opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Customer Experience to align strategy and execution.
• Drive operational excellence in territory planning, pipeline management, and sales productivity.

Requirements

• 12+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Proven success leading large enterprise sales organizations through second-line leaders.
• Experience selling complex software solutions into Higher Education institutions.
• Must be based in the United States with the ability to travel as needed.
• Strong executive presence and experience engaging C-suite leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including an ownership program for all full-time employees.
• Flexible work culture with remote, hybrid, and in-office options.
• Generous time off including an annual “Dim the Lights” recharge period in December.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support.
• Professional development resources and tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive culture with employee recognition programs.