Account Executive, HELP

    Shine Early Learning Inc

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    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted Today
    $100k–$110kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Mission Statement & Values:Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children's inherent potential and their achievement in school and life.

    With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.Job Summary:As the Account Executive, HELP at Shine Early Learning, you will own the management and growth of the Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP) product suite.

    HELP is a comprehensive birth-to-3 development assessment suite encompassing print materials, HELP Connect (a digital assessment platform), and associated training and certification offerings.As Account Executive, you will be responsible for both account management and new business development across a diverse customer base including Early Intervention service providers, Early Childhood Education providers, Early Head Start providers, and relevant local, regional, and state agencies.

    You will be responsible for delivering new customer acquisition, as well as account expansion by migrating customers from print to HELP Connect, and expanding adoption of training and certification offerings.

    Our ideal candidate is passionate about supporting the development of children from birth to age three and brings hands-on experience in Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. They understand the needs of practitioners and programs serving young children and are excited to help customers use HELP more effectively to improve outcomes.

    We are looking for someone who is relationship-oriented, consultative, entrepreneurial, and motivated to grow the reach and impact of HELP. Prior sales experience is not required, but candidates must be comfortable with the commercial aspects of the role, including building

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $110k (range: $100k–$110k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Geographic

    Region-based territory assignment

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos4–6/week
    Client meetings3–5/week
    Proposals2–3/week
    Pipeline review1–2×/week

    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

    Account-Executive
    Sales-Executive
    Business-Development-Manager
    Sales:-Account-Executives
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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

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

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Shine Early Learning Inc'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
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    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.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $100k–$110k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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