New Business Executive - Mid Market & Enterprise
At GoGuardian, we're helping build a future where all learners are ready and inspired to solve the world's greatest challenges. Our award-winning system of learning solutions is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while helping empower educators to keep students safe.
We are an outcomes-focused learning company with a steadfast focus on improving learning environments, one classroom at a time. Working with us means joining a remote team of diverse, committed, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Guardians put their heads together to solve problems, learn together from experiments that fail, and stand together by their work with full accountability. We balance our diligence with an inclusive culture that invites everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us and learn why "I love the people here" is one of the most frequent comments we hear from Guardians.
The Role
As a New Business Executive, you will be responsible for the full sales life-cycle for an assigned territory of Mid-Market and Enterprise-sized school districts. You will proactively build client relationships while consistently achieving and exceeding revenue objectives. The ideal candidate will live in Florida or Georgia and be willing to travel up to 30% of the time. They have a high emotional intelligence, a strong SaaS background, and proven success in the government or education technology verticals. Additionally, they will embody a growth mindset, attention to detail, desire to experiment, and willingness to embrace our selling methodology and processes.
What You'll Do
- Deeply own and understand your territory (FL, GA, TN) through market research, attending key events, and building a strong network across multiple channels
- Drive acquisition of new clients through the full sales life-cycle for accounts including discovery calls, demos, on-site engagements, and negotiations
- Manage daily and weekly activities to drive your pipelines, & predictable above-quota results while balancing time in market with customers
- Be an expert on your pipeline and forecast with accuracy
- Work with Marketing and Product to refine positioning / messaging for campaigns based on prospect feedback
- Work with the Sales team to define and execute on quarterly sales goals
- Keep CRM up to date with all sales activity and notes
- Work cross-functionally with Support, Marketing, Sales Ops, Product, and Customer Success
- Monitor and measure your individual KPIs to track and improve performance
Who You Are
Deep knowledge of sales processes with 3+ years of technology sales experience in a B2B SaaS environmentReside in the territory with expertise of the K-12 market and travel up to 30%Experience in identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing technology dealsPersonal history of repeatedly exceeding past individual contributor quotaTechnically minded, with in-depth understanding of B2B Sales and experience selling into government entitiesStrong written and verbal communication, analytic, and listening skills, and a desire for constant improvementAbility to effectively operate with high-energy and flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environmentAbility to build scalable processes, and you have the analytical skills to optimize them over timeHighly effective communicator with strong EQ and influencing skillsHands-on experience with multiple sales techniques (including cold calls)Ability to understand customer requirements and identify solutions to meet those needsExceptional presentation skills with the ability to engage prospectsStrong work ethic and collaboratorWhat We Offer
Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, wellness days, and a paid year-end holiday break.A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal well being, including work from home funds, fertility &adoption reimbursement, and moreThis is a quota carrying position that is paid a base salary and commission. The targeted annual total earnings for this position is $160,000. Your compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications, and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.