[Remote] Regional Sales Account Executive, Southeast at Khan Academy

Mountain View, California, United States

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Requirements

Passionate about changing education
Experience in sales, preferably in education or a related field
Familiarity with Khan Academy's products and services
Strong understanding of the education industry and its stakeholders
Ability to travel ~25% of the time
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including superintendents, district leaders, and school administrators
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet sales goals

Responsibilities

Secure strong leads for new partnerships and nurture them through the full sales cycle
Engage in robust lead generation for strong partnerships that meet partnership criteria
Nurture both outbound and qualified inbound leads to determine the best fit between each district's needs and Khan Academy's product offerings
Engage other Khan Academy team members as needed to successfully move leads through the sales cycle
Develop effective and accurate proposals that meet the needs of both the district and Khan Academy
Close sales
Coordinate with the Southeast Senior Sales Manager on outbound generation process for states in the territory
Serve as the main sales point of contact for existing Khan Academy District partners in the territory, handling renewal and contract negotiations

Khan Academy

Provides free online educational resources

About Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free online educational resources and courses for students of all ages. The platform provides instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows users to learn at their own pace. Students can access a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more, making it a comprehensive learning tool. Unlike many other educational platforms, Khan Academy focuses on providing all its resources for free, ensuring that anyone with internet access can benefit from high-quality education. The goal of Khan Academy is to democratize education and make learning accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or location.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$15.8MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) + matching

Affinity groups

Paid parental leave

Fun virtual events

Risks

Reliance on AI tools raises concerns about data privacy and security.

Partnership with Microsoft may limit flexibility in technology choices.

Resistance from educators towards AI tools in humanities subjects could hinder adoption.

Differentiation

Khan Academy offers a mastery-based learning system for personalized student progress.

The platform provides free SAT, LSAT, and Praxis prep in collaboration with major organizations.

Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmigo, enhances learning with GPT-4 technology.

Upsides

Khan Academy's partnerships expand its reach and resources, enhancing educational offerings.

Growing demand for personalized learning tools boosts Khan Academy's relevance and adoption.

Increased philanthropic funding supports Khan Academy's mission to democratize education.

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