Hybrid
Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
12twenty is the leading platform for employers to connect with elite early career professionals. Our community includes millions of students, recent graduates, and alumni from top business schools, law schools, and universities around the world. We take pride connecting our community of candidates with recruiters from top companies across industries. Come join our fast growing organization!
Summary: We are looking for a highly-motivated Account Executive with experience building partnerships in the colleges and universities space.
Your role will be to grow and maintain relationships with administrators and staff at these institutions, evangelize the 12twenty platform, and close new business to expand our impact across the higher educational landscape. You’ll engage with decision-makers such as Career Center Directors, Program Administrators, IT staff, Deans, etc.
This role requires strong communication skills, an understanding of the unique needs of higher education, and a proven ability to align our solutions with their objectives. If you’re a self-starter with a record of exceeding quotas and working with these types of institutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a team of passionate and dedicated professionals, all focused on helping institutions meet their goals. We believe in supporting each other and creating endless growth opportunities. Let’s succeed together. This is a remote U.S. opportunity with a travel requirement of up to 20%.
Responsibilities Include: Build and maintain strong relationships with Career Services administrators and other key stakeholders at campuses, demonstrating how 12twenty can be a valuable resource for their campus community, including staff, employers, and students/alumni.
Conduct virtual and in-person platform demonstrations tailored to the needs of Career Services administrators Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets by generating scalable revenue Create and negotiate sales proposals and contracts, ensuring they m
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$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
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
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
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.
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Template questionThis Account Executive position at 12twenty involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
The compensation range of $110k–$110k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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