Account Manager, Institutional (Remote)

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The Account Manager (AM) is responsible for managing and growing revenue within an assigned geographic area. They will focus primarily on growth opportunities with existing partners to achieve revenue goals established for all product lines. The AM will work collaboratively with the ed2go Business Development, Workforce, and Marketing teams (and other internal partners as needed), as well as build successful working relationships with external partners. The AM must be coachable with an ability to understand business needs and provide viable solutions to reach targeted goals.

What you'll do here:

• Provide daily partner support by responding to new sales leads and existing partner requests and inquiries pertaining to programs, products, & account development.
• Keep the Product Management and Marketing teams updated regarding identified market needs and trends.
• Maintain Salesforce data entry and integrity, and generate accurate revenue forecasts.
• Work with local partners and workforce boards to get ed2go programs approved at a state level for workforce initiative reimbursement.
• Collaborate and strategize with business development managers to target and exceed regional sales revenue goals and management objectives.
• Gain understanding of partner needs, identify opportunities for growth, and effectively connect partners with local workforce boards and other funding sources.
• Develop an account management plan for the region, to drive interactions / frequency of contact with key partners, and review periodically with department leadership.
• Hold frequent partner business reviews to increase territory revenue performance.
• Identify selling opportunities and work with channel partners to insure ed2go programs are well positioned for prospective students.
• Exceed regional revenue goals.
• Track market trends and needs in vocational, professional and personal development education and training.
• Lead existing account base and, in consultation with territory Region Director, solicit new partner accounts.
• Work independently, set goals, and manage progress of goals.
• Travel to key accounts and attend national conferences on occasion as required.

Skills you will need here:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 4 years of inside business to business (B2B) sales experience
• 2 years of channel sales marketing experience
• Proven track record of territorial development and growth
• Self-starter, standout colleague, critical thinker, can do attitude
• Strong telephone, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Above average digital literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce
• Online research experience and proficiency

Desired

• Experience in Professional, Continuing, or Online Education
• Prior experience in B2B marketing is a plus!

Ed2go, part of Cengage Group, has empowered millions of learners looking to improve their skills, get employed, and build a career. With over 2,000 academic partners, a growing roster of corporate customers, and an expanding direct-to-consumer channel, we are looking to significantly accelerate our business to address the global skills gap. Ed2go provides a catalog of more than 1,000 online courses across a wide variety of topics and industries to Continuing Education Departments within US Colleges and Universities. These non-credit offerings enable academic partners to upskill their community, enabling people to return to employment, make career transitions, and increase their earning power!

Cengage Group does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$46,400.00 - $74,200.00 USD