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    Account Executive, Education Vertical

    Fundraise Up

    Posted 5 days ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    jobscollider

    About this role

    About Fundraise Up

    We’re Fundraise Up - a global fundraising platform built to make donating to nonprofits fast, seamless, and accessible to all. Every month, our technology powers tens of millions of dollars in donations across the globe. We focus on innovation that directly impacts results: faster load times, higher conversion rates, global payment support, and accessibility-first design.

    Our platform is trusted by many of the world’s leading nonprofits, including UNICEF, the Alzheimer’s Association, and a wide range of global NGOs. With a 4.9⁄5 rating across top software review platforms, we’re recognized not just for our impact - but for the quality of the product we deliver.

    About The Role

    The best enterprise sellers don’t wait for opportunities. They create them.

    If you thrive on breaking into complex organizations, earning executive trust, and closing transformational deals, you’ll fit right in at Fundraise Up.

    This is a true hunting role: building pipeline, navigating buying committees, and helping major universities and higher ed institutions transform how they fundraise. We coach hard, celebrate wins, learn from losses, and expect continuous improvement at every level.

    If six-figure deals and executive conversations energize you, let’s talk.

    Key Responsibilities

    Build and manage a healthy pipeline through strategic outbound prospecting, referrals, partnerships, and marketing-generated opportunities. Own the entire sales cycle from first conversation through signed agreement. Lead thoughtful discovery that uncovers business challenges, not just product

    requirements. Earn the trust of VP and President-level executives by leading consultative, business-first conversations. Build account strategies that create momentum across complex buying committees. Partner closely with Business Development, Marketing, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, and Partnerships to win deals. Deliver compelling virtual and in-person presentations th

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

    Template question
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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

    Template question
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Fundraise Up's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

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