Inside Sales Account Executive - NE, IL, MS

Everything we do is for educators. We’re partnering with them to advance a bold vision for education that boosts district performance and student success. At Follett Software, we empower educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase student success, and drive the future of education. We believe that by empowering educators to amplify their impact on students’ lives, we can change the world. Our goal and mission is to drive the future of education. We are inspired by educators to deliver transformative technology. Our innovative, connected solutions simplify challenges and offer a seamless and intuitive experience.

• Generate new business and expand existing accounts within an assigned territory, focusing on software and solution-based sales.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, consistently achieving or exceeding quota targets.

• Effectively manage daily and weekly activities (e.g., call blocks, outreach cadence) to drive pipeline growth and deal progression.
• Meet or exceed defined activity metrics and performance KPIs set by sales leadership.
• Maintain accurate and consistent sales forecasts (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to support business planning.

• Leverage Salesforce and sales enablement tools (e.g., Highspot, Consensus) to manage pipeline, track performance, and improve sales efficiency.
• Execute structured prospecting strategies, including outbound outreach, lead follow-up, and qualification.

• Conduct virtual discovery calls, product demonstrations, and tailored presentations that align solutions to customer needs.
• Apply a consultative sales approach to identify customer challenges and position appropriate solutions.
• Identify and drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.

• Build and execute a strategic territory plan focused on target accounts, industries, and buyer personas.
• Continuously develop and maintain a healthy pipeline by prioritizing high-value opportunities.

• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, customer success, and product teams to enhance the customer experience and drive revenue growth.
• Continuously refine sales strategies based on feedback, data insights, and market trends.

Follett Software provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

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