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Kollegio is hiring an Account Executive. Kollegio seeks an Account Executive to manage the full sales cycle for institutional partners, prospecting, qualifying leads, delivering demos, preparing proposals, and closing new business while nurturing college relationships and collaborating with internal teams.
Key focus areas include Manage full sales cycle for institutional partners, Prospect and qualify leads, and Deliver product demos and prepare proposals.
Successful candidates bring Experience In B2B Or SaaS Environments, Bachelor's In Business, Marketing, Communications Or Related Field Or Equivalent Practical Experience, and Ability To Work In Hybrid Setup In New York, NY. Important skills include Consultative Sales, Relationship Management, Account Growth, Lead Generation, Pipeline Management, and Salesforce. Preferred (not required): Higher Education Knowledge and EdTech Knowledge.
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Company Description Kollegio is a higher education access platform that connects students with best-fit colleges while helping institutions reduce enrollment costs, improve yield, and engage more authentically with prospective learners. The platform has guided around 300,000 students from over 190 countries and all 50 U.S. states on applications and scholarships, and delivers strong enrollment prediction accuracy for colleges. Kollegio’s technology accelerates the student journey from prospect to inquiry and has earned recognition as the Most Promising Company in Higher Ed at the ASU+GSV Summit and Best Higher Education Product by Ed Tech Chronicle. Spun out of a Stanford innovation lab and backed by leading impact investors, Kollegio is shaping a more equitable future in higher education and is widely covered in major education and business publications. The platform is free for students, underscoring Kollegio’s commitment to accessible, student-centered outcomes. Role Description The Account Executive is a full-time, hybrid role based in New York, NY, with flexibility for partial work-from-home. This role is responsible for managing the full sales cycle for institutional partners, including prospecting, qualifying leads, delivering product demos, preparing proposals, and closing new business. The Account Executive will nurture relationships with colleges and universities, understand their enrollment and engagement challenges, and collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions that meet partner goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining an active pipeline in the CRM, forecasting revenue, coordinating with marketing on campaigns, and providing feedback to product teams based on market insights. The role also involves attending industry events, representing Kollegio to prospective clients, and ensuring a smooth handoff to customer success for long-term partner growth. Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in consultative sales, relationship management, and account growth within B2B or SaaS environments.
- Experience in lead generation, pipeline management, and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) to track opportunities and forecast revenue.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders at colleges and universities.
- Ability to analyze enrollment, engagement, or performance data and translate insights into clear value propositions for institutional partners.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment, with strong time management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of higher education, edtech, or institutional enrollment strategies is highly beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup in New York, NY, including in-person meetings with clients and internal teams.
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