Account Executive (Remote)

Job title: Account Executive (Remote)

Company: ScholarshipOwl


Job description: You are ambitious and energetic Account Executive, dedicated to identify, hunt, and close new business across key verticals. You are ready to join our Sales Team and help accelerate our B2B pipeline, assist in executing marketing campaign follow-up, and provide a demonstrable impact on our company’s bottom line. Ideally, you are the person with a good attitude, a friendly demeanor, and great interest in learning. Oriented to identify new business opportunities, you are not afraid to run head first into the unknown, even to make mistakes along the way, especially learn from them, and make our prospecting and qualifying efforts all the more stronger.is the largest scholarship marketplace in the U.S., connecting over 11 million Gen Z students to private scholarships – and to the brands that power them. Our mission is to make education financing more accessible and engaging, while giving brands a fresh, consent-driven way to connect with the next generation.Powered by AI technology, we simplify scholarship discovery, streamline the application process, and deliver measurable impact for both students and brand partners. Whether it’s helping students secure funding or enabling brands to run high-impact campaigns, we’re reshaping how education is funded and how the next generation discovers opportunity.What You’ll DoProspect, qualify, and close new business marketing-sourced leads and consult with them on product fitDevelop and qualify opportunities through prospecting, research, needs analysis, and defining requirements using outbound and inbound channelsIdentify potential deals and accelerate our sales funnel and work together with our team to diversify our revenue sourcesCraft tailored pitches and proposals that align with each prospect’s goalsCollaborate with marketing and GTM teams to improve messaging and positioningClose viable product sales opportunities and partnershipsMaintain accurate records in our CRM and report on KPIsMeet and exceed performance goals (don’t worry, they’re achievable)Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and webinarsQualifications3+ years of experience in B2B sales, partnerships, or business developmentProven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets in a consultative sales environmentExceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skillsExperience with CRM tools and outreach automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Sales Navigator, Clay)Client-centric focus and great communication skills: on the phone, over email, in Slack, even post it notes – we all communicate regularly hereStrong understanding of B2B sales funnels, decision-making processes, and deal cyclesA bachelor’s degree. Extra points if it’s from a US college. Extra-extra points if you are familiar with, and have applied within, the US scholarship application processSelf-starter who’s loves not just pointing out problems, but solving themAdvanced knowledge of English languagePreferred:Experience within the US education industryExisting network of decision-makers or agency partnersFamiliarity with lead generation, affiliate models, or performance-based campaignsKnowledge of the American culture or business landscapeHow We WorkWe’re a remote-first, bootstrapped startup with a bias toward action. We value:Business outcomes over outputsFast, scrappy iteration over perfectionHonest, clear communication over politicsAutonomy with accountability — no micromanaging

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:37:40 GMT

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