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Everway

Edtech SaaS for inclusive literacy

Strategic Account Executive

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
RemoteTravel up to 50% as needed.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of enterprise or public-sector software sales experience, with a track record of carrying and meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
  • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles, including prospecting, discovery, presentations, commercial negotiation, and closing.
  • Experience selling within public-sector or K-12 buying environments, working with stakeholders such as district leadership, Special Education, IT, Procurement, or Business Office teams.
  • Experience building relationships across multiple departments and buying centres within large accounts.
  • Experience developing and executing strategic account or territory plans covering new-business and expansion opportunities.
  • Experience managing commercial strategy, pricing, and negotiation across the sales cycle.
  • Hands-on experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline, forecasting, and account strategy.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customer decision-makers and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Own new business and growth opportunities across named strategic accounts and adjacent whitespace.
  • Build and execute account plans that prioritise high-value new-logo opportunities and expansion within Everway's largest district relationships.
  • Develop relationships beyond the initial buying centre, identifying and engaging stakeholders across departments and decision-making groups.
  • Partner with Customer Success to identify and pursue cross-sell and upsell opportunities across Planning, Curriculum, and AT within the existing account base.
  • Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from prospecting and discovery through product demonstrations, commercial strategy, pricing, negotiation, and closing.
  • Collaborate with Specialist Account Executives to reach new populations within strategic districts and increase account penetration.
  • Qualify opportunities thoroughly and use a sales methodology to support deal progression, pipeline management, and forecasting.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and track progress against quarterly and annual pipeline and revenue targets.
  • Travel up to 50% as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with public-sector procurement processes and educational budget cycles.
  • Familiarity with MEDDPICC, SPIN, Challenger, GAP Selling, or a similar sales methodology.
  • Experience carrying a $1M+ software quota or working with comparably complex enterprise sales targets.
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve sales workflow, account research, forecasting, or follow-up.
  • A degree or equivalent experience in Business or a related field.

About the company

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Everway

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Everway develops assistive technology and accessibility software for reading, writing, math, and online content. Its products include Read&Write (text-to-speech, word prediction), EquatIO (digital math input), and ReachDeck (online content accessibility), all delivered as SaaS and designed to integrate with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Revenue comes from subscriptions served to K-12 schools, higher education, and corporate clients, with growth supported by acquisitions and a merger with n2y. The goal is to help diverse learners and workers—especially those with dyslexia or neurodiversity—participate more fully in education and the workplace by improving accessibility and inclusion.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Antrim, United Kingdom

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Read&Write and ULS won 2026 CODiE Awards, strengthening buyer trust and procurement momentum.
  • TrustRadius gave Read&Write an eighth 2026? No, sixth Top Rated recognition, reinforcing retention.
  • Forbes named Everway to its 2026 Accessibility 200, expanding brand credibility with enterprise buyers.

What critics are saying

  • November 2025 layoffs and restructuring exposed cost pressure and integration strain across the business.
  • Four acquisitions since 2024 create product overlap, slowing roadmap execution and salesforce focus in 2026.
  • If Read&Write loses Chrome or Microsoft distribution, Everway's core education franchise weakens fast.

What makes Everway unique

  • Everway unifies Read&Write, ULS, TeachTown, and workplace accessibility under one platform.
  • Rick Medlock joined as chairman on September 16, 2026, signaling institutional-grade governance.
  • Jill Popelka became CEO on July 9, 2026, bringing SAP, Snap, and Darktrace operating rigor.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

34%
PR Newswire
Sep 16th, 2026
Everway appoints Rick Medlock as chairman to lead global expansion

Everway, the global education and workplace technology company, has appointed Rick Medlock as Chairman of the Board. The move comes as Everway enters a new growth phase following acquisitions of TeachTown, SpedTrack, Matchware and Embrace Education. Medlock brings over 30 years of experience leading international technology companies. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Worldpay until its merger with Vantiv Inc. and held CFO roles at Misys and Inmarsat plc. He has led three IPOs and served on boards including Deliveroo and Smith+Nephew. The appointment follows Jill Popelka's appointment as Chief Executive Officer in July. Founder Martin McKay will transition to Vice Chairman. Everway has been backed by Five Arrows, Rothschild & Co's alternative assets arm, since 2020.

PR Newswire
Jul 9th, 2026
Everway appoints Jill Popelka as CEO to advance neuroinclusive education technology

Everway, a global education and workplace technology company, has appointed Jill Popelka as chief executive officer, effective 9 July 2026. Popelka is a seasoned enterprise technology executive who most recently served as CEO of Darktrace, the AI-driven cybersecurity company. She previously built and led Snap Inc.'s enterprise software division and ran SuccessFactors at SAP. Popelka joins Everway to advance its mission to create a more neuroinclusive world and lead the company's next phase of growth. Everway has been an investment since 2020 for Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co. The appointment follows recent acquisitions of TeachTown, SpedTrack, Matchware and Embrace Education. Everway was formed through the merger of Texthelp and n2y.

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Nov 20th, 2024
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Jun 6th, 2024
N2Y Wins "Special Education Solution Of The Year" Designation In 6Th Annual Edtech Breakthrough Awards Program

Prestigious International Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Educational Technology Products and CompaniesHURON, Ohio, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- n2y , a leader in special education curriculum resources, today announced that its Unique Learning System (ULS) has been selected as winner of the "Special Education Solution of the Year" award in the 6th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough , a prominent market intelligence organization dedicated to spotlighting top educational technology solutions worldwide.Unique Learning System is a modified core curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities from preschool through transition. Covering reading/ELA, math, science, social studies, and life skills, ULS provides grade- and age-appropriate lessons, assessments, and reporting aligned to extended standards across all 50 states.It includes eight Science-of-Reading courses, giving students equitable access to the same research-based instructional practices as their general education peers, tailored to their needs and skill level. These adapted literacy courses include a scope and sequence, explicit lesson plans with evidence-based practices and teacher guidance, and decodable texts for meeting special education needs. The instructional design includes a spiraling scope and sequence approach to teach, review, and build on the same skills and standards throughout each unit.Evidence- and research-based methodologies ensure all teachers can deliver high-quality, standards-aligned content and help them save time in preparing, delivering, and assessing instruction. Automatic data collection and reporting demonstrate student progress on IEPs and help teachers make data-driven decisions on instructional adjustments. ULS's customized Student Dashboard provides real-time connectivity between students and teachers, delivering engaging lessons matched to individual skill levels with accessibility options such as text-to-speech and symbol supports."Unique Learning System is changing lives by providing specially designed instruction strategies

PR Newswire
Mar 25th, 2024
Texthelp And N2Y Join Forces To Make Education And The Workplace More Inclusive For Everyone

n2y, a trailblazer in special education curriculum resources, and Texthelp, the global leader in literacy and assistive technology have agreed to mergeThe combined business will globally serve learners with diverse needs as well as employees in the workplace across the entire neurodiverse spectrumFive Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co, has backed both n2y and Texthelp, and will remain the majority shareholder of the combined businessHURON, Ohio and BOSTON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- n2y and Texthelp have agreed to merge, creating a category leader in education technology that will change the way the needs of diverse learners are met. This new organization is also committed to bridging the gap between education and the workplace, combining resources to provide support to individuals wherever they are - classroom, office, conference room or boardroom. Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co remains the controlling shareholder of the combined business. Providence Equity Partners and Verdane will continue as minority investors alongside Five Arrows.Both companies were established over 25 years ago and share a long legacy of purpose led innovation aimed at improving the lives of others. n2y's expertise lies in creating an integrated digital ecosystem of academic curriculum, behavior, communication and IEP management solutions for education. Texthelp specializes in cloud-based assistive technology and learning analytics for the education and corporate sectors.Texthelp and n2y are centered around a core belief that everyone deserves the right to understand and be understood