Strategic Account Executive

• Develop and execute long-range account and territory strategies aligned with customer priorities, market opportunities, and Frontline’s growth objectives.
• Identify and prioritize high-potential school district, regional, and state-level opportunities using data, customer insight, and thoughtful market analysis.
• Lead complex expansion and new-customer pursuits involving multiple stakeholders, solutions, funding considerations, and decision-making processes.
• Build compelling business cases, return-on-investment analyses, and multiyear proposals that connect Frontline’s capabilities to measurable customer outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to superintendents, cabinet members, state leaders, and other senior stakeholders by listening closely and understanding the outcomes they are working to achieve.
• Coordinate internal resources across Solutions Consulting, Product, Marketing, Client Experience, Legal, Finance, and other teams to deliver a unified customer experience.
• Take ownership of opportunity strategy, next steps, risks, and commitments throughout the sales cycle.
• Maintain accurate, timely forecasts and a disciplined view of pipeline health, deal progression, and territory performance.
• Meet or exceed revenue goals while building sustainable customer relationships and protecting long-term value.
• Use AI-enabled tools thoughtfully to strengthen account research, scenario planning, strategic modeling, meeting preparation, and opportunity analysis.
• Review AI-assisted work for accuracy, context, confidentiality, and relevance before using it in customer or business decisions.
• Mentor Account Executives across experience levels by sharing approaches, providing coaching, and helping colleagues navigate complex opportunities.
• Contribute insights from customers and the market to improve Frontline’s sales strategies, messaging, products, and customer experience.
• Represent Frontline at conferences, customer meetings, and industry events with credibility, curiosity, and a clear understanding of the challenges facing education leaders.

• Five or more years of demonstrated success selling enterprise SaaS, education technology, or similarly complex solutions.
• Experience leading large, multistakeholder sales cycles involving executive decision-makers and extended evaluation processes.
• A strong record of expanding accounts, developing new business, and meeting or exceeding revenue expectations.
• Advanced consultative and value-based selling capabilities, including discovery, business-case development, negotiation, and executive communication.
• Experience developing multiyear account strategies and navigating complex organizational, procurement, funding, or regulatory environments.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and communicate credibly with senior district, state, and internal leaders.
• Strong financial and analytical judgment, including experience developing return-on-investment models and strategic proposals.
• Consistent forecasting discipline and confidence using CRM, pipeline-management, and sales-productivity tools.
• Experience partnering across functions to move complex opportunities forward and deliver strong customer outcomes.
• A willingness to share knowledge, coach colleagues, and contribute to the success of the broader sales organization.

• An ownership mindset and the discipline to carry strategic commitments from planning through execution.
• The ability to balance ambitious growth goals with the long-term interests of customers and Frontline.
• Curiosity about how school systems operate and a commitment to understanding each customer’s priorities, challenges, and measures of success.
• Sound judgment when navigating sensitive customer information, complex negotiations, and competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach that brings together different perspectives and creates shared accountability across teams.
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment while remaining connected to colleagues, customers, and regional priorities.
• Adaptability when customer needs, market conditions, technology, or business strategies change.
• A practical learning mindset and an interest in using AI and emerging tools to improve preparation, analysis, and decision-making.
• The ability to coach others through questions, examples, and shared learning rather than relying solely on direction.
• A commitment to representing Frontline with integrity and strengthening trust in every customer interaction.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time, with travel varying by deal stage, customer needs, seasonality, territory priorities, team meetings, events, and other business needs.

• Personalized Time Off: Take time when it’s needed most — whether that’s a family vacation, a reset day, or simply time to rest and refocus.
• Paid Sick Time: Separate, dedicated sick leave to care for yourself or loved ones.
• Volunteer Time Off: Paid time to give back and support causes that matter to you.
• Ten Paid Holidays: Enjoy meaningful moments and traditions throughout the year.
• Our Philosophy: We believe time away from work helps you bring your best self to it.

• World-Class Learning Access: Explore thousands of on-demand courses through platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
• Leadership & Technical Skill Building: Develop new capabilities and chart your own professional path.
• AI Empowerment: Use OpenAI tools to build fluency with emerging technology and harness AI as a creative partner for innovation and problem-solving.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in formal education to advance your skills and career.
• Ongoing Learning Culture: Participate in company-led webinars on AI, inclusion, and industry trends—designed to inspire curiosity and continuous improvement.

• Wellness Initiatives: Company-sponsored programs that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for you and your family’s needs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and financial benefits that support your happiness and future.
• A Culture That Cares: At Frontline Education, we want every team member to learn, grow, and thrive—personally, professionally, and purposefully.

• A performance-based sales incentive plan
• A 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Comprehensive health and financial benefits
• Personalized paid time off and dedicated sick leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement and professional-development resources
• Wellness initiatives and confidential employee-assistance support