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Team Lead - Account Executive

SchooLinks

SchooLinks

Sales & Business Development
United States
Posted on Nov 7, 2025

This is a player/coach role where you own a team number, but you are also responsible for closing deals within the team . This is a great role to cut your teeth in sales management.

  • Take on the role of player/coach, holding your own individual quota while managing and being responsible for 1-2 direct reports quota
  • Keep AEs on the team productive, accountable and ensure their success in hitting quota via mentorship, coaching, hands on support
  • Identify, develop and execute account strategy to develop new business opportunities across the assigned region.
  • Scope, negotiate and close sales agreements to exceed booking and revenue targets
  • Establish access and maintain existing relationships with key decision makers (superintendents, CAOs, deputies, directors) and understand industry trends and issues.
  • Conduct regular pipeline reviews, forecasting sessions, and one-on-one performance evaluations to provide real-time feedback and professional development.
  • Help drive alignment from the top to the team via accountability on learnings
  • Participate directly in complex deals, supporting team members in high-stakes negotiations — not afraid to roll up your sleeves and lead from the front.
  • Attend conferences and client events to support the team in action and model effective sales practices.
  • Serve as a steward of our PACE-driven culture, leading with positivity, accountability, customer focus, and execution.
  • 5+ years of progressive sales experience (or proven experience in selling SchooLinks) with 1–2 years in a leadership or mentorship capacity preferred.
  • Humble, low ego person who learns from mistakes without excuses.
  • Proven track record of hitting quota.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong accountability.
  • Strong ability to drive alignment.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce CRM.
  • Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on deal execution.
  • Startup lover who enjoys fast paced and dynamic environment.
  • 100% health care coverage for Employee
  • 401K with company matching
  • Dental & Vision
  • Parental Leave
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • Remote work stipend
  • Annual team offsite