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Full-Time

Enterprise Account Executive

Government

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Brightwheel

Brightwheel

201-500 employees

Childcare management software for preschools

Consulting
Education

Compensation Overview

$250kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • 7+ years of work experience in sales or business development
  • Experience with enterprise sales and large quota attainment
  • Previous experience in working with non-profit or government grants and funding, a plus
  • Self-starter! Experience actively building a 0 to 1 sales motion
  • Comfort with independence, ambiguity, as well as a dynamic startup environment that will evolve rapidly
  • Tendency to celebrate wins, not shy away from misses, and ability to learn from both
  • Excellent communication (written & verbal), organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
  • A passion for improving the world through education
Responsibilities
  • You will be responsible for building a 0 to 1 sales motion and strategy for agency partnerships
  • Drive & execute sales strategy: You will take ownership in leading the agency and local government strategy for brightwheel. These sales conversations will be cross-functional, high-impact, and will require answering questions that have never been answered before. You’ll be responsible for aligning our leadership to a recommendation and vision, then driving the business to achieve that vision.
  • Lay the foundation for a high-performing sales funnel: You will strive to maintain a healthy pipeline by building relationships with state leaders, RFP writing and strategic outreach. Once the pipeline is built, you are responsible for winning five to six figure contracts for the business. These deal cycles include complex sales processes and multiple decision makers.
  • Partner with senior management teams to achieve results: You will work closely with senior, cross-functional stakeholders to understand gaps in our current offering and what would be needed to become the best tech offering in the early education space.
  • Manage the FULL sales cycle: You will be responsible for it all. Prospecting, presentations to close.

Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. Its platform simplifies various administrative tasks, such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and family communication, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. The software is user-friendly and has received high ratings, making it the top choice in childcare software. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the platform. The software has proven effective, with 90% of preschools reporting increased timely payments and 95% of staff noting better communication with families. Brightwheel's goal is to enhance the management of childcare centers while fostering strong relationships between educators and families.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$88.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Brightwheel's valuation at $600 million and recent $55 million Series C funding round indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The platform's high user satisfaction rates, with 90% of preschools seeing increased timely payments and 95% noting improved communication, highlight its effectiveness.
  • The integration of Experience Early Learning's curriculum can attract more users by offering a comprehensive educational solution.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on preschools and childcare centers may limit market expansion opportunities.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be risky if customer retention rates decline.

What makes Brightwheel unique

  • Brightwheel's all-in-one platform specifically targets preschools and childcare centers, unlike broader educational software solutions.
  • The integration with QuickBooks for financial management offers a unique value proposition, simplifying cash flow monitoring for childcare centers.
  • Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning enhances its offering with a research-based early education curriculum, setting it apart from competitors.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Equity

Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Wellness & productivity stipend

Learning & development stipend