Follett SoftwareFS

Account Executive - MasterLibrary (Facilities Management Software)

Follett Software provides technology solutions for K-12 education, empowering educators with tools that streamline processes and enhance student learning.

Follett Software

Employee count: 1001-5000

Company Overview:

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.

Position Overview:

Are you looking for an Account Executive role with an uncapped growth opportunity? Follett Software is a fully-remote SaaS company that offers administrative software solutions to K-12 school districts across the country. As an Account Executive (AE) selling MasterLibrary, you'll perform a vital role within our sales team introducing prospects to the MasterLibrary products and conducting product demos. You will work collaboratively with the Sales Leadership Team and cross-functional team members to develop and manage a sales strategy in your territory. This role includes prospecting, conducting demos, and closing functions. This is a fully-remote, full-time position.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Win new business and sell MasterLibrary solutions to existing clients by leveraging the following sales activities: 
  • Learn and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of MasterLibrary software, clearly articulating its capabilities and advantages to decision-makers.
  • Prospecting for new clients (outbound calling and following up with leads), making 50+ outbound calls each day.
  • Develop creative campaigns and strategies to reach target prospects and generate qualified demos.
  • Uncover and qualify new opportunities by probing for needs, understanding requirements and interpreting technical requirements of the customer or prospect.
  • Prepare and host product demonstrations, negotiate contracts, educate key decision makers on the product, etc. to progress potential clients through the buyer’s journey and sales funnel.
  • Work collaboratively with others and engage in effective team selling to work with others to manage accounts that may overlap with existing portfolios.
  • Manage the sales process by leveraging SalesForce to manage leads, update opportunities, deliver accurate forecasts .
  • Overcome objections and drive prospective customers into the sales funnel through emails and phone calls.
  • Achieve weekly/monthly/quarterly metrics (calls, meetings set, qualified opportunities generated, etc.).
  • Leverage company SalesForce as a resource and strategic sales tool and keep the CRM up to date with qualified prospect contact lists.
  • Contribute to strategic weekly sales and training meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

To be considered for and to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Qualifications include:

  • 2-5 Years of Sales Experience selling Facilities Management software with a demonstrated history of sales achievement and exceeding quota (preferred)
  • Experience thriving in a metrics-driven environment with the ability to self-generate and manage pipeline through full sales cycle.
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage numerous sales involving multiple buying personas at once.
  • Self-motivated, competitive, and disciplined with the ability to set and achieve goals.
  • Self-accountable, can work both independently and within a team, and is eager for coaching and development.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, task management, and organizational skills.
  • Professional phone presence and excellent communication skills with the ability to command a conversation.
  • Prior experience with a CRM (Salesforce strongly preferred) and able to learn new technologies quickly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Engage in frequent virtual meetings and communications, which may include handling interruptions.
  • Ability to manage tasks under time constraints, with effective time management and prioritization.
  • Prolonged sitting at a desk or workstation.
  • Sustained visual concentration on digital screens for extended periods. Ability to interact with screens at a typical working distance.
  • Occasionally adjust position for reaching or retrieving items from a desk or workspace.
  • Frequently move within a home office environment.
  • Constant use of keyboard and mouse, requiring fine motor skills for typing, navigating, and handling office materials.
  • Travel requirements: Minimal (less than 10%)

#REMOTE

EEO

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 accommodationin 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.

Email: [email protected]

CCPA Notice for California Residents: https://follettsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Notice-to-California-Applicants.pdf

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Follett Software delivers technology designed to empower educators. We provide integrated solutions that streamline education processes and offer intuitive experiences to enhance the management of educational resources. Our commitment is to build pathways that help educators tackle the many challenges they face, including adapting to new technologies and meeting rigorous educational standards.

For over 150 years, we have been a trusted partner to educational institutions, consistently evolving our offerings to meet the evolving needs of K-12 schools and districts. Our products, such as the Destiny Educator Platform, provide comprehensive tools that streamline workflows and maximize the impact of educators on students’ learning outcomes. At Follett Software, we believe that every educator deserves access to effective and efficient tools that enable them to do more with less, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the educational sector.

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