NWEA Senior Account Executive (Western PA / New York)

NWEA Senior Account Executive (Western PA / New York)

NWEA is a division of HMH that supports students and educators through research, assessment solutions, policy and advocacy services, professional learning and school improvement services that fight for equity, drive classroom impact and push for systemic change in our educational communities. For nearly 50 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K12 assessments, including their flagship interim assessment, MAP Growth and their reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP Reading Fluency.

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com

Job Title : Senior Account Executive (Western PA / New York)

Location : Remote - Field Sales

The Account Executive is responsible for acquiring new customers (district partners) and expanding NWEA's presence in mid-sized districts (1,50025,000 students) across the Western US. Reporting to a Regional Director and partnering with an Account Manager focused on renewals, this role drives new business by developing strategic district relationships, qualifying leads, and managing a sales pipeline aligned with regional goals.

Collaboration is key, as the Account Executive works closely with teams across Marketing, Partner Support, Professional Learning, and more. This role requires strategic planning, strong relationship-building, and a willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory. Candidates should reside within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through acquisition of new partners in the assigned territory.
• Drive lead development, qualification, and conversion into opportunities and closed sales.
• Actively prospect and close opportunities for NWEA Products and Services, including MAP Growth, MAP Reading Fluency, MAP Accelerator and Professional Development.
• Demonstrate strategic ownership of assigned territory through knowledge of funding, state initiatives and regulatory mandates.
• Develop and own a territory strategy to penetrate and grow assigned geographic region.
• Personally participate in and facilitate partner participation in informing NWEA product strategies, design, timelines, and development.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to fellow Account Executives as assigned.
• Act as a strategic and knowledgeable liaison between partners and multiple divisions of NWEA.
• Consistently act as a partner advocate, while keeping NWEA mission and objectives in the forefront of all decisions.
• Manage complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of NWEA products and services and the education market, including issues, trends, relevant laws, and competition; inform partners about features and benefits of products and services on a regular and proactive basis using consultative sales process.
• Use Salesforce to manage prospect opportunities and pipeline for new products and services; keep data accurate and up to date; use Salesforce for prospect, pipeline and regional reports and dashboards.
• Present price, credit, and terms in accordance with standard procedures and / or contractual requirements. Accurately process and schedule partner transactions including quotes and orders.
• Travel as required, up to 60%
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the team and the entire organization.

Skills and abilities

Education and experience

Salary Range : $100,000 - $120,000 + commissions

Application Deadline : The application window for this position is anticipated to close on July 25th, 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.

HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic / national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.