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EllucianPosted 1 month ago
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Account Executive (New&B2B)

RemoteUnited Kingdom

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Own new business across a defined UK & Ireland territory, focusing on strategic whitespace accounts and alumni/ lifelong learning solutions. Build and execute clear territory plans aligned to revenue and growth targets while managing the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to negotiation and close. Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with senior leaders including CIOs, PVCs, Registrars, and Alumni Directors, developing strong relationships to position Ellucian as a long-term partner. Maintain a disciplined pipeline with accurate forecasting and clear account strategies, bringing together internal teams to deliver joined-up customer engagements. This role requires 50–75% travel within the UK & Ireland.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience selling SaaS solutions
  • Experience selling SaaS solutions, ideally into higher education
  • Strong track record of winning new business
  • Strong track record of delivering against quota
  • Experience in complex environments
  • Confidence engaging senior decision-makers
  • Ability to navigate multi-layered organisations
  • A structured, consultative approach to sales
  • Commercial awareness
  • Ability to connect solutions to institutional outcomes
  • 50–75% travel within the UK & Ireland

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with AI or data-led approaches to sales
  • Experience in alumni, lifelong learning, or student systems

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