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Blackbaud

Sales K-12 Enterprise Client Account Executive,

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $122K - $169K

💻 Sales

🗓️ January 9th, 2026

SaaS K-12 Blackbaud

Edtech.com's Summary

Blackbaud is hiring a Sales K-12 Enterprise Client Account Executive. This role focuses on selling Blackbaud’s software, services, and training to K-12 private school clients in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana by managing sales activities, developing strategic account plans, and collaborating with internal teams to drive client success and exceed revenue goals.

Highlights
  • Manage sales activities to achieve and exceed revenue targets for existing K-12 private school clients.
  • Develop and implement strategic account plans with measurable timelines to penetrate accounts in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
  • Collaborate with Client Success Managers and Professional Services to deliver comprehensive solutions and generate additional revenue.
  • Build trusted advisor relationships with senior executives at client organizations.
  • Utilize consultative and solution-selling methodologies to navigate complex sales cycles and influence multiple stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate sales pipeline and forecasts; follow up on leads and complete RFPs.
  • Leverage expertise in SaaS solutions and K-12 private school industry trends to position Blackbaud as a best-in-class enterprise solution.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience selling complex SaaS solutions or working with K-12 private school leadership.
  • Proven track record of over-quota sales achievement and strong entrepreneurial drive.
  • Compensation ranges from $122,200 to $168,600 base salary plus commission, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, flexible PTO, parental leave, volunteer time, pet insurance, legal, identity protection, and tuition reimbursement.

Sales K-12 Enterprise Client Account Executive, Full Description

As a key member of the Blackbaud Enterprise Sales Team, the Enterprise Account Executive will focus on selling to Blackbaud's existing K-12 private school clients within Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. This role requires a consultative approach to navigate large, complex organizations and position Blackbaud's software, services, and training as a best-in-class enterprise solution. You will collaborate with internal partners to deliver a total solution that drives client success.
 

What You'll Do

  • Manage sales activities to exceed assigned revenue objectives.

  • Develop strategic account plans with measurable time frames to penetrate accounts.

  • Collaborate with Client Success Managers to generate additional revenue from existing clients.

  • Follow up on leads, complete RFPs, and establish new relationships within accounts.

  • Execute plans to position Blackbaud as the solution of choice.

  • Build trusted advisor relationships with senior executives at client organizations.

  • Differentiate Blackbaud's solutions by positioning professional services.

  • Coordinate resources such as online demos and proposals to educate clients and advance sales cycles.

  • Work closely with Professional Services to present a total solution.

  • Maintain an accurate pipeline and timely sales forecasts.

  • Identify internal teams and provide leadership in each sales engagement.

  • Develop a deep understanding of industry trends impacting K-12 private schools.
     

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum of 3+ years experience selling large, complex SaaS solutions OR 3+ years experience working within K-12 Private School leadership.

  • Expertise in solution-selling or consultative selling methodologies.

  • Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and influence multiple stakeholders.

  • Proven success in expanding existing relationships and acquiring new business.

  • A track record of consistent over-quota achievement.

  • Entrepreneurial drive and a strong work ethic.

  • Living within the territory is preferred, but not required.

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The starting base salary and annual proposed commission is $122,200.00 to $168,600.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, sales quota, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Remote-first workforce

  • 401(k) program with employer match

  • Flexible paid time off

  • Generous Parental Leave

  • Volunteer for vacation

  • Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging

  • Pet insurance, legal and identity protection

  • Tuition reimbursement program