What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive - Stuart Florida position at Optima Ed?
About Us:
We are invested in the successful launch and operation of classical academies and other schools of excellence. Our mission is to provide the maximum time and resources to the trusted academic professionals who are doing the most important work in education – directly meeting the needs of students. Our goal is to elevate the entire charter school sector by offering a model of efficiency, effectiveness, and results-driven processes in school start-up and operational management, among other services.
What is classical education?
A classical education delivers rich content which fosters a natural love for learning and thinking. Students learn about historical events, characters, stories, fables, myths, scientific facts, and mathematical proofs. They read the classics as whole books in great depth and learn to approach books both with motivation to learn and courage to question.
The Opportunity:
Responsible for developing new business, evaluating, and strengthening current partnerships, the Account Executive will cultivate successful long-term relationships by identifying the right clients for an innovative growing company. The Account Executive will focus on creating a client base by actively sourcing and aggressively prospecting new deals and customers. Our ideal candidate must have prior experience with Florida School Districts, is self-motivated, goal orientated and an excellent communicator and negotiator. Must possess experience in education and technology.
This position is expected to uphold the organization’s mission and values.
Key Contributions and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge and support of the organization’s mission, core values, goals, policies and procedures, and ethical standards.
- Find creative ways to source and create new business.
- Meet or exceed department goals.
- Assists in or produces viability studies/business plans for new market development.
- Closes on new business opportunities.
- Seeks input from content experts, marketing staff, and operations team on program and proposal development.
- Builds long-term relationships with referral communities and strategic partners within school districts.
- Strong desire to drive immediate results and grow quickly.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
- Education and/or technology industry experience preferred.
- Prior experience working with school districts to establish new partnerships and strengthen current relationships. Experience with Florida school districts preferred.
- Virtual Reality platform and/or extensive technology experience preferred.
- Sales experience with government entities and strategic business partners preferred.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Travel Required.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint and criminal history background check.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.