Senior Sales Account Executive - Schools

About the role

Edves is an EdTech company that helps schools automate and simplify their operations from enrollment to graduation, offering a customizable platform for managing administration, finance and learning. It is looking for an experienced, result-driven and proactive Sales Executive to join its team in Abuja. The role drives adoption of Edves solutions among schools in the assigned territory, communicates the value of the products and converts prospects into customers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and engage schools within the assigned territory that can benefit from Edves solutions.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective schools through field prospecting, referrals, networking, research and other lead-generation activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Conduct product presentations and demonstrations, explaining how the platform works.
• Follow up consistently with prospects, manage the sales process from first contact to negotiation and close deals within agreed targets.
• Meet and exceed assigned sales and revenue targets.

Required profile

• 3-4 years of proven sales experience, preferably in a corporate or EdTech environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, engage decision-makers, convert leads, negotiate and close sales.
• Previous experience selling to schools or educational institutions is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, prospecting, follow-up, negotiation and relationship management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, persuasion and interpersonal skills.
• Immediate resumption required; candidates ready now or with a short notice period are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Sales prospecting, negotiation and closing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and CRM platforms is an added advantage.

To apply, send your CV by email to the company's HR team, quoting the application subject line given in the original posting.