Full-Time

Senior Account Executive

Application Partnerships

Updated on 12/11/2024

Clever

Clever

201-500 employees

Provides secure digital learning solutions for K-12

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$110.2k - $142.6kAnnually

+ Commission Target + Variable Bonus + Annual Bonus Incentive

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Candidates can also work from anywhere in the continental U.S.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, closing deals
  • You’ve closed 6-figure deals with 6+ month sales cycles
  • A track record meeting and exceeding sales goals
  • An openness to listen, ask questions and embrace solution-oriented selling
  • Confidence in your ability and your approach to get meetings and drive conversations forward
  • Comfortable working in a remote environment
  • The ability to travel as needed (1-2x per quarter)
  • Have a desire to work in a diverse and highly collaborative team environment
  • Passionate about making a positive impact in K-12 education
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Salesloft and LeadIQ
  • Commitment to equity and belonging: Clever believes that the classrooms we serve and our company’s halls should be spaces that are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We seek opportunities and celebrate actions that further allow us to build diverse teams, include every voice, and create a safe space for everyone.
  • Preferred: MBA degree or evidence of continuous professional development
  • Experience with K-12 education in the United States
  • Experience carrying a revenue target with the ability to develop compelling strategies that deliver results
Responsibilities
  • Negotiate and close 5-6 figure Secure Sync deals in the enterprise sector with major K-12 application developers
  • Prospect and prioritize your pipeline by listening to needs and identifying fit
  • Build relationships to promote the value of Clever’s technology to prospects
  • Align to senior executives at our enterprise customers to elevate Clever as a strategic partner
  • Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territory and create reliable forecasts
  • Develop outbound campaigns and calls in collaboration with Marketing and SDR
  • Collaborate with Clever’s Marketing, Product and Customer Success teams to continuously improve Clever’s offerings for application partners
  • Maintain an accurate pipeline and sales forecast in SFDC

Clever provides a digital learning platform designed specifically for K-12 education. Its main product is a Single Sign-On (SSO) system that allows students, teachers, and administrators to access various educational applications through one secure portal. This simplifies the login process and enhances security for users. Clever stands out from its competitors by serving over 60% of U.S. schools, including 95 of the largest 100 districts, and reaching 15 million students each month. The company partners with educational institutions and app developers, generating revenue through subscription fees from schools and districts, as well as partnerships with educational app providers. The goal of Clever is to improve education by making digital learning more accessible and efficient for millions of students.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$42.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Clever GO expands global reach with secure, instant login for students.
  • Growing cybersecurity emphasis boosts demand for Clever IDM and MFA+ solutions.
  • Increased adoption of SSO solutions aligns with Clever's core offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from global platforms like Kahoot! threatens Clever's market share.
  • Potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities persist despite recent security enhancements.
  • Dependence on partnerships poses risks if collaborations dissolve or underperform.

What makes Clever unique

  • Clever offers a secure single sign-on platform for K-12 education.
  • Over 60% of U.S. schools use Clever, including 95 of the largest 100 districts.
  • Clever integrates all educational applications into one secure portal for easy access.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

Always a student

Clever HQ

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