Senior Account Executive

2 days ago

Austin, United States Kahoot! Full time

Are you an experienced sales professional with a deep expertise in K12 education sales? Are you driven by generating new business and get energized by the mission of making learning awesome? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Kahoot is looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team, focusing on business development and sales in the K12 school market. With over 60% of US K12 teachers already using Kahoot in their classrooms, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our reach and transforming learning for even more schools.

This position is based in Austin, Texas.

About Kahoot
The Kahoot Group is on a mission to make learning awesome We want to empower everyone, including children, students, and employees to unlock their full learning potential. Our Kahoot learning platform makes it easy for any individual or corporation to create, share, and host learning sessions that drive compelling engagement.

Launched in 2013, Kahoot’s vision is to build the leading learning platform in the world. Since launch, Kahoot has hosted hundreds of millions of learning sessions with more than 10 billion participants (non-unique) in more than 200 countries and regions. The Kahoot Group includes Clever, the leading US K-12 EdTech learning platform, together with the learning apps DragonBox, Poio, Drops, Actimo, Motimate, and Whiteboard.fi.

The Kahoot Group is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in the US, the UK, France, Finland, Estonia, Denmark, Spain and Poland. To learn more, visit us at kahoot.com, and let’s play

Our Krew

At the Kahoot Group we champion a positive culture of collaborative learning and innovation. With a global team of more than 600 employees representing over 50 different nationalities, we’re a diverse and fun bunch of people We work hard and celebrate our wins, tackle challenges with original ideas and learn something new every day.

We are driven by our mission and guided by our values: playful, curious and inclusive.  

If you talk to anyone working in the Kahoot Group, they will tell you that one of the greatest perks is being able to see how the work you do puts a smile on the face of kids, teachers and learners all around the world.


Responsibilities

  • Identify and convert K12 sales opportunities in order to meet revenue targets.
  • Manage the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing deals, while maintaining a strong sales pipeline.
  • Proactively seek new opportunities in the education space, forming relationships with District Administrators such as CIOs, CAOs, CTOs, and  Superintendents.
  • Create the right pipeline mix of short and long sales cycle customers on an ongoing basis.
  • Implement sales processes to drive predictable revenue.
  • Manage daily and weekly activities, pipelines, forecasts and closed deals to consistently exceed targets.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Kahoot products, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Support, Product, and other teams to share customer insights and drive success.

Requirements

  • Higher university degree (Bachelor's degree minimum).
  • 4+ years of experience in K12 education sales, particularly with SaaS or similar EdTech products.
  • Strong understanding of K12 purchasing processes and market dynamics.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with proficiency in English.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative.
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments with a drive to exceed expectations.
  • Collaborative team player, capable of working effectively in a distributed, international setting.

Benefits

    • A competitive compensation package 
    • Health, dental and vision insurance plans
    • 401k plan
    • PTO - 25 days annual PTO from start date in company
    • Hybrid work set up
    • Flexible working
    • Buddy program 
    • Social and company events (virtual and in person)
    • A diverse, friendly and international environment 
    • Paid parental leave
    • Broadband and phone contributions

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