Account Executive
WFH Flexible Hybrid Remote
Description

ABOUT READING HORIZONS

If you want to join a purposeful and impactful organization, Reading Horizons could be a great fit for you. At Reading Horizons, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are not just buzzwords; they are fundamental values that drive innovation, collaboration, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better decision-making and ultimately fuels our growth and impact.


Our primary focus is empowering educators to eradicate illiteracy because we believe literacy is opportunity. We accomplish this by providing a simple instructional method that helps students learn how to read. This method is powered by our tech-enabled solution, which delivers effective instruction and is backed by our supportive partner guarantee.


You will love it here if you are impact-driven, put people first, and show up as a supportive partner.


ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are currently searching for an Account Executive to join our Sales team. In this role, you will primarily focus on proactively reaching out to prospects and customers from K-12 schools and districts to achieve a sales quota within an assigned territory. If you have an intrinsic motivation to connect with people and share our purpose of eradicating illiteracy, are comfortable with carrying a quota and documenting your progress, and characterize yourself as a salesperson who enjoys discovering new leads, we would love to hear from you.


You’ll love coming to work every day if you get, want, and have the capacity to do the following:

  • Achieve assigned territory quota
  • Develop and deliver territory plan
  • Identify, nurture, and close new and existing opportunities
  • Create and follow up on opportunities
  • Follow clear processes

We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. In this role, you’ll be accountable for hitting the following numbers:

  • Present 10-15 demos
  • Conduct 3-5 monthly events (dinners, luncheons, conferences)

WHY READING HORIZONS?


Our company runs on an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to help build transparency and collaboration and improve performance and results. That means as a team member, you will have a coach/leader who strives to do the following:

  • Give clear directions
  • Ensure you have the necessary tools
  • Act with the greater good in mind
  • Delegate appropriately
  • Take time to truly understand your role, your strengths and preferences, and how you can help bring value every day
  • Make expectations clear
  • Communicate well
  • Have effective meetings
  • Meet one-on-one with you
  • Initiate quarterly conversations
  • Reward and recognize your performance

We offer our employees the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay, with bonus potential
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx
  • 401 (k) with generous company match and annual profit-sharing opportunity
  • Company-paid life insurance with options for dependent coverage
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
  • Identity theft protection options
  • 12 paid company holidays (including up to two floating holidays of your choice) per year
  • Monthly wellness days and generous paid time off (PTO)
  • An amazing team-oriented work environment, with opportunities to learn and grow
  • Mentoring and professional development opportunities

To be considered for employment, candidates must be willing and able to work at one of the following locations: On-site in our Kaysville, UT headquarters (HQ), Hybrid (anyone living within 50 miles of our HQ) or Remote assignment in a state were we are currently registered to employ workers (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY).


READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you are right for this Account Executive position, please fill out our initial three-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to learning more about you!

Reading Horizons is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Therefore, we do not discriminate against any applicant, candidate, or team player based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other protected class. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

Education, Skills, Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Sales, Business Administration, or a related field (not required with adequate relevant experience)
  • 5 years of Sales Experience (preferably in Education or Saas)
  • Effectively communicate with customers and potential customers (written and non-written)
  • Efficiently use a CRM such as Salesforce, Dynamics, Hubspot, etc., (Salesforce experience is preferred)

Travel Required

Some overnight travel is required, up to 50%.

Salary Description
$65,000-$90,000 base salary + commission