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HMH is hiring a NWEA Account Executive - Central Region (MO, WI, MN, IA, AR). This role involves generating and closing new business with mid-sized school districts, building strong customer relationships, and executing sales strategies to expand NWEA's presence in the assigned territory. The Account Executive collaborates with cross-functional teams and frequently travels to engage district partners and drive growth.

Highlights

Drive new business development by prospecting, pitching, and closing deals with mid-sized school districts.
Build and deepen relationships to grow district market penetration for NWEA products.
Develop and execute sales strategies tailored to the Central Region territory.
Provide data-driven consultations to align assessment solutions with academic goals.
Manage complex sales cycles, including negotiations on pricing, contracts, and implementation.
Utilize CRM tools, preferably Salesforce, to track sales activities and customer engagement.
Requires 1-5 years of field sales experience, ideally in education technology or assessments.
Bachelor's degree in education, business, or a related field is required.
Knowledge of K-12 education sales processes and decision-making cycles is essential.
Salary range is $95,000 - $100,000 plus commissions.

NWEA Account Executive - Central Region (MO, WI, MN, IA, AR) Full Description

NWEA® is a division of HMH that supports students and educators through research, assessment solutions, policy and advocacy services, professional learning and school improvement services that fight for equity, drive classroom impact and push for systemic change in our educational communities. For nearly 50 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K-12 assessments, including their flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth€ and their reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency€. For more information, visit NWEA.org to learn more.

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

Position Summary

As an Account Executive, your mission is to generate and close new business, cultivate high-impact relationships in mid-sized U.S. districts, and expand NWEA's footprint. Success in this role hinges on proactive prospecting, strategic deal-making, and the ability to navigate complex sales cycles with confidence.

This role requires a growth-focused mindset—someone who thrives on identifying, engaging, and converting new district partners while ensuring sustained growth. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Partner Support, and other teams to align solutions with district needs and drive long-term impact. Frequent travel (up to 70%) is expected to build relationships and maximize in-person engagement.

Location: Field Sales - Central Region (Candidates must reside in MO, WI, MN, IA, AR)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the charge in new business development, identifying and converting opportunities for NWEA's products and services.
Prospect, pitch, and close deals with mid-sized school districts, driving revenue growth.
Build deep relationships and expand district penetration through strategic engagement.
Develop and execute a sales strategy to increase NWEA's market presence in your assigned territory.
Work closely with district leaders to align NWEA's assessment solutions with their academic goals.
Provide data-driven sales consultations to demonstrate the impact of NWEA's products.
Leverage CRM (Salesforce preferred) to track opportunities, pipeline status, and customer engagement.
Navigate complex sales cycles and negotiate pricing, contracts, and implementation plans.

Skills and Abilities

Proven success with net-new business sales, with a track record of exceeding quotas.
Strong ability to prospect, develop, and close sales independently.
Deep understanding of K-12 education sales, decision-making cycles, and procurement processes.
Ability to present complex solutions effectively to district leaders.
Expertise in territory management, sales forecasting, and pipeline development.
Experience in applying consultative sales strategies
Education and Experience
1-5 years of field sales experience, preferably in education technology, assessments, or curriculum.
Strong background in new business acquisition and district-level sales.
Knowledge of NWEA products and K-12 assessment solutions is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in education, business, or a related field.

Benefits and Salary Range

Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000 + commissions

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.

Original Job Description

Position Summary

Location: Field Sales - Central Region (Candidates must reside in MO, WI, MN, IA, AR)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the charge in new business development, identifying and converting opportunities for NWEA's products and services.
Prospect, pitch, and close deals with mid-sized school districts, driving revenue growth.
Build deep relationships and expand district penetration through strategic engagement.
Develop and execute a sales strategy to increase NWEA's market presence in your assigned territory.
Work closely with district leaders to align NWEA's assessment solutions with their academic goals.
Provide data-driven sales consultations to demonstrate the impact of NWEA's products.
Leverage CRM (Salesforce preferred) to track opportunities, pipeline status, and customer engagement.
Navigate complex sales cycles and negotiate pricing, contracts, and implementation plans.

Skills and Abilities

Proven success with net-new business sales, with a track record of exceeding quotas.
Strong ability to prospect, develop, and close sales independently.
Deep understanding of K-12 education sales, decision-making cycles, and procurement processes.
Ability to present complex solutions effectively to district leaders.
Expertise in territory management, sales forecasting, and pipeline development.
Experience in applying consultative sales strategies
Education and Experience
1-5 years of field sales experience, preferably in education technology, assessments, or curriculum.
Strong background in new business acquisition and district-level sales.
Knowledge of NWEA products and K-12 assessment solutions is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in education, business, or a related field.

Benefits and Salary Range

Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000 + commissions

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