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    Account Executive, K-12 Sales (Central CA)

    Solution Tree

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    Financial
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    Financial

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    About this role

    Remote/Work-From-Home & Candidates should reside in the territory (Central CA)

    Solution Tree:

    About Us

    Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses.

    When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.

    Employees Enjoy

    Innovative, team-oriented environment Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development A compensation package that includes competitive pay and

    benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more. Doing work that matters

    Position Summary:

    Internally this position is called Director of Educational Partnerships (DEP).

    This is an outside sales role responsible for the Central California territory, which includes Sacramento, Placer, Fresno, and Inyo counties.The position requires the ability to develop and strategically execute a territory sales plan that meets or exceeds the revenue goals established around our core offerings of print and online resources, educator events, and onsite professional development.

    Summary of Essential Job Functions

    Achievement of quarterly and annual contracted revenue sales goals Expense management that complies with company guidelines and demonstrates fiscal responsibility and judgement

    Product and market knowledge:

    Ability to present unique product offerings and comprehensive solutions to individuals and groups Utilization of compe

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    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.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Career Development

    Structured growth path

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    Financial Services — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
    • "We already have a vendor for this"
    • "Need to see 3-year track record"
    • "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"

    Key Industry Metrics

    AUM (Assets Under Management)Risk-Adjusted ReturnsCompliance Pass RateClient Retention RateRevenue Per Advisor

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI in fraud detection and compliance
    • • Open banking APIs
    • • ESG investing mandate shifts
    • • Embedded finance partnerships

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

    Tags

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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.

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    Research Solution Tree's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Review relevant certifications and licensing requirements
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at Solution Tree involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    Financial services sales requires strong compliance awareness and regulatory knowledge.

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