Account Executive / University Partnerships

Account Executive

UWorld is the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare professionals for high-stakes exams. Since 2003, UWorld has helped over 2 million undergraduate, graduate, and professional students successfully prepare and pass their exams. At the core of UWorld's mission is an obsession with quality so that candidates receive only the best in learning resources. UWorld ensures success by using active learning methods and innovative technologies. Through challenging practice questions that mirror the actual exam questions, our unique specific correct and incorrect answer explanations reinforce concepts and correct misconceptions so candidates can efficiently and effectively prepare for every topic on their exams. Additional tools help manage time & provide real-time insights on exam readiness.

Our B2B sales team is expanding. UWorld is currently in search of a talented and competitive Account Executive who will be responsible for growing new business opportunities for the UWorld Accounting & Finance Review division selling directly to colleges & universities in Illinois. The Account Executive is responsible for partnering with colleges, universities, college instructors, directors of Accounting, Finance Masters' programs by establishing relationships with CPA Firms / Corporations to drive revenue growth. The Account Executive will provide an elevated level of sales, service, and product knowledge about UWorld CPA Review, the CPA Exam, the 2024 Exam Evolution and equal knowledge of other key review programs in the Accounting & Finance professions. Other industry groups may also include state societies, organizations and industry partners. A successful Account Executive skillfully and strategically manages a large multi-state territory, driving, and nurturing new prospects through the sales funnel, scheduling and executing sales presentations and events, retaining and growing sales in their region. The Account Executive is the regional representative for the business and participates in sales and marketing events at accounting firms or corporations in the assigned territory. Overnight travel is required for various scenarios including conferences, meetings, sales presentations.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Execute all elements of a proactive local sales strategy, including interacting with external clients, prospects, and organizations to provide accurate and updated information regarding the UWorld Accounting & Finance Review Products which focus on the CPA, CMA, CIA, CFA, and CMT Exams, the 2024 CPA Exam Evolution and on-going updates to each of the aforementioned exams.
• Support and maintain existing customer base while continuing to expand market presence and build new business
• Execute account-specific presentations, demonstrations, lunch and learns and other strategies for all assigned and prospective accounts to grow revenue in an assigned territory.
• Identify opportunities for new business and for growth at existing accounts and pursue those opportunities through closing and renewal
• Develop and execute individualized sales and marketing strategies within each designated territory.

Requirements :

Travel : 50% Busy travel season February 1- June 30; Sept 1- November 15 50% of travel is day trip via car 50% of travel will require 2- and 3-night trips All travel costs incurred for business are paid for by company via company credit card

Compensation and benefits :

At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.