Growth & Retention Account Executive - Missouri

Lexia seeks a dynamic Growth and Retention Account Executive to drive new business and long-term customer success across our Missouri territory. This role supports preK–12 schools and districts by delivering proven literacy solutions—including student-facing software, professional learning for educators, and implementation services. The ideal candidate thrives on building deep, trusted relationships with education leaders while maintaining a hunter’s mindset to uncover and close new opportunities. Candidates exemplify the following:

• Passionately embrace and exemplify Lexia’s mission

• Initiate and develop meaningful relationships with high-level education market decision-makers

• Develop, manage and execute a territory plan to achieve territory quota and company strategic goals in both greenfield and established accounts

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• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of successful business development, sales and account management experience required

• Experience selling or working with a technology-based curriculum product; Literacy/Reading product highly preferred

• Deep knowledge of the K–12 education landscape, including funding cycles, decision-making hierarchies, and instructional priorities highly preferred.

• Proven knowledge of the geographical territory posted and existing contacts in K-12 education

• Demonstrated ability to uncover client needs, propose tailored solutions, and close complex deals to meet new revenue targets on an ongoing basis

• Proven and continuing successful track record of sales goal attainment, closing business, building and managing a pipeline of opportunities in large, complex districts in assigned territory

• Proficient user of CRM (Salesforce), MS Office and Google Suites, video conferencing software and other technology-based productivity tools

• A demonstrated ability to eloquently and succinctly deliver product presentations to groups and decision makers in-person and via video conferencing

• Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders,

• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including overnight stays

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/.

Remote First Work Environment 

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.