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Account Executive (Central IL)
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HMH is hiring an Account Executive for Central Illinois to build and maintain strong relationships with school district administrators and teachers, focusing on new business development within the assigned territory. The role involves developing tailored strategies, managing sales calls, and effectively communicating product benefits to drive student success and meet sales targets.
Highlights
- Develop tailored sales strategies to address school district challenges and achieve targets
- Build trusted relationships by understanding customer needs and providing exceptional support
- Plan and execute strategic sales calls with clear objectives and follow-up actions
- Monitor market trends and share insights with Area Management
- Maintain current knowledge of state and local adoption cycles
- Update Salesforce.com regularly with accurate sales information
- Travel up to 60% within the territory using air and ground transportation (requires acceptable driving record)
- Requirement of 4-5 years experience in Educational/Technology sales; classroom teaching experience is a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Marketing, or Liberal Arts, or equivalent experience required
- Salary range $80,000 - $87,000 plus sales incentives
Account Executive (Central IL) Full Description
Account Executive (Central IL)
Date: Nov 3, 2026
Location: Springfield, IL, US
Company: HMH
HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities.
HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
Location: Field Sales, Account Executive- Central Illinois (candidates must reside in Central Illinois)
HMH is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Account Executive responsible for building strong relationships with school district administrators and teachers to deliver targeted solutions that drive student success. Focusing exclusively on new business, this role involves identifying and meeting the needs of school districts within an assigned territory.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop tailored strategies to address customer challenges while achieving sales targets.
- Build trusted relationships by understanding district needs and delivering exceptional support.
- Plan and execute strategic sales calls with clear objectives and actionable outcomes.
- Stay ahead of market trends and inform Area Management of key insights.
- Act as a resourceful problem-solver, addressing customer inquiries with urgency and care.
- Communicate product features and benefits effectively to decision-makers.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and local adoption cycles to seize timely opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal and external resources to maximize territory success.
- Keep Salesforce.com updated with current information.
- Travel within your territory up to 60%, combining domestic air travel and driving (acceptable driving record required).
Education and Experience:
- This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Marketing or Liberal Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to travel up to 60% of the time through the assigned territory.
- 4-5 years in Educational/Technology sales experience required.
- Classroom Teaching Experience is a plus.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $87,000 + Sales Incentive
HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.
Nearest Major Market: Springfield
Job Segment: Curriculum, Education
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