The Account Executive is responsible for driving new business within the higher education sector. This role focuses on building a pipeline, managing a full sales cycle, and closing net-new deals through a consultative, data-driven approach. You will partner with institutions to understand their challenges and deliver solutions that align academic programs with workforce demand.Major Responsibilities:Meet or exceed sales targets for revenue and pipeline growthOwn the full sales cycle: prospecting, qualifying, presenting, negotiating, and closingBuild and manage a strong pipeline within a defined territoryMaintain accurate forecasting and activity tracking in CRM tools (Salesforce, SalesLoft)Engage prospects with a consultative approach to identify needs and deliver valueGrow relationships through renewals, upsells, and cross-sells opportunitiesPartner cross-functionally (legal, product, customer success) to close deals and support clientsRepresent Lightcast professionally in client-facing interactionsEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience3–5 years of experience selling SaaS or DaaS solutions in an enterprise environmentExperience with solution-based, multi-product salesConsultative sales experience preferredLightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with our headquarters located in Moscow, ID (US) and other offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.

Senior Account Executive - 1016

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