Brightwheel

(Bilingual - Spanish) Account Executive - Upsell

Only, Tennessee, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Early Education TechnologyIndustries

Our Mission and Opportunity

Early education is one of the greatest determinants of childhood outcomes, is a must for working families, and has lasting social and economic impact. Brightwheel’s vision is high quality early education for every child. We pursue this by directly supporting teachers in the classroom, engaging parents in the development of their kids, and enabling the small businesses that make up the backbone of the $175 billion early education industry. Brightwheel is the most loved technology brand in early education, trusted by tens of thousands of providers and millions of educators and families.

Our Team

Our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused. We embody our Leadership Principles in our work and culture. Our exceptional investor group includes Addition, Bessemer, Emerson Collective, Lowercase Capital, Mark Cuban, Notable Capital, and others.

Who You Are

You are a customer-focused sales professional with a proven ability to exceed ambitious goals who thrives in a dynamic startup environment where our goals, roles, and incredible opportunities evolve every day. You are excited to call current brightwheel customers and be responsible for ambitious sales goals - from prospecting through close. You are eager to identify each customer’s needs and help them solve problems to get the most value out of brightwheel. You are energized to join a team that is competitive, collaborative, and spends all day guiding our customers through the sales process via Zoom, phone calls, and emails. You are a curious go-getter who is passionate about improving the world through education and technology.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with existing customers to expand their product offerings to help their business grow.
  • Conduct high-volume outbound outreach and discovery (often in Spanish) to uncover pain points and educate prospects on how brightwheel can solve their business challenges.
  • Own the entire sales cycle, from generating qualified leads to booking and holding demos to closing deals.
  • Be accountable for achieving monthly revenue and unit goals.
  • Utilize Salesforce to manage all sales activities and pipeline, keeping information organized and up-to-date.
  • Understand the competitive landscape and determine how to best position brightwheel products.

Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities

  • Fluent (speaking/reading/writing) in Spanish
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills to balance multiple priorities.
  • Naturally competitive and resilient, energized by challenges, and motivated to exceed goals.
  • Able to quickly learn and adapt and to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequent change.
  • Proactive in seeking feedback and coaching, with a growth mindset and desire to continuously improve.
  • Consultative in their sales approach, with the ability to ask effective questions, uncover pain points, and help prospects think differently about their business.

Competitive Earnings

On-Target Earnings (OTE) are $75,000, which includes an annualized base salary (paid hourly) and uncapped variable compensation based on performance. Strong performers have opportunities to unlock base and OTE increases over time. Brightwheel offers competitive compensation, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. We set standard compensation ranges based on function, level, and geographic location. If you have questions about the compensation band for your region, please ask your recruiter.

Equity & Ownership

We believe in empowering our employees as stakeholders in brightwheel’s success. As an equity holder, your financial upside grows alongside the company.

Skills

Sales
Customer Outreach
Discovery Calls
Sales Cycle Management
Spanish Language Proficiency
Problem-Solving
Customer Relationship Management

Brightwheel

Childcare management software for preschools

About Brightwheel

Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. The platform simplifies various administrative tasks such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and communication with families, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. Users have reported that 90% of preschools using Brightwheel experience an increase in timely payments, while 95% of administrators and staff note improved communication with families. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the software. Its user-friendly interface and strong customer service set it apart from competitors, making it a top choice in the educational technology market. The goal of Brightwheel is to enhance the efficiency of childcare management and foster better relationships between centers and families.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$86.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Equity
Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage
Paid parental leave
Flexible PTO policy
Wellness & productivity stipend
Learning & development stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-powered tools like Clay could challenge Brightwheel's market position.
Integration challenges from acquiring Experience Early Learning may disrupt service quality.
Rapid valuation increase to $600 million may attract scrutiny and pressure for growth.

Differentiation

Brightwheel offers an all-in-one platform for childcare management and communication.
The platform is highly rated, earning the title of #1 childcare software.
Brightwheel's integration with QuickBooks enhances financial monitoring for childcare centers.

Upsides

Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning expands its educational offerings.
The $55M Series C funding round boosts Brightwheel's growth potential and market reach.
Brightwheel's platform improves timely payments and communication for 90% of its users.

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