Academic Account Executive

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
90K-90K Annually
Senior level
Edtech • Information Technology • Sales • Software • Cybersecurity
ACI Learning is your tech-enabled partner for cybersecurity, IT, and beyond.
The Role
The Academic Account Executive sells SaaS training and skills-lab solutions to universities and colleges. Responsibilities include achieving sales quotas, building and managing pipelines, researching prospects, identifying decision-makers, conducting product demonstrations, closing new business, maintaining CRM records, and producing accurate forecasts. The role requires full-cycle software sales experience, quota attainment, familiarity with sales tools, and the ability to sell to senior technical buyers. Higher education and cybersecurity or IT market knowledge are preferred.
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Join the ACI Learning Adventure!
Our Mission

Welcome to a new era of learning, where individuals and organizations come to transform goals into measurable success. At ACI Learning, we believe that anything worth doing is worth leading the way—with innovation, exceptional experiences, and impactful results.

We provide a full ecosystem of learning and development solutions that empower people and businesses to lead with confidence, learn with purpose, and achieve outcomes that matter. Join us, and together, we'll shape the future of skill-building and professional growth.

The ACI Team

Imagine collaborating with over 200 of the brightest minds who are passionate, grounded, and dedicated to shaping the future of eLearning. Together, we're not just a team; we're a movement in one of the most exciting times in tech.

Purpose-Driven Culture

At ACI Learning, work isn’t just a job. It’s a passion we pour into every project, every day. We celebrate creativity, innovation, and the joy of doing what we love.

Your Opportunity

Are you ready to be part of something transformative? Dive into a world of collaboration, growth, and endless potential. Apply now and help lead the change!

 

Who We Are

ACI Learning is a leading provider of audit, cybersecurity and IT training solutions, empowering individuals and organizations worldwide to improve their technical capabilities and their cybersecurity with compelling and comprehensive training. Our leadership position extends even further to our new SaaS Learning Platform myACI that goes beyond audit, cyber and IT training to provide organizational and individual knowledge assessment, analytics and training delivery with integrated AI to understand capabilities and skill gaps for organizations.

We are seeking a high-performing Academic Account Executive to accelerate adoption of our solutions within higher education institutions, including universities and colleges. In this role, you will work with cybersecurity and IT instructors and department leaders to demonstrate how ACI Learning’s Training and Skill Labs help them deliver the student outcomes they need. You will combine strategic selling with strong education market awareness to navigate complex buying processes and close new business in your territory.

What You’ll Do
  • Consistently achieve or exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas.
  • Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
  • Become deeply knowledgeable in our products and technologies so you can explain them clearly and simply to target buyers.
  • Quickly research prospect accounts, identify target buyers and opportunities, and close them.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring clean data and timely, reliable sales forecasts.
What We’re Looking For (Requirements)
  • 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience selling SaaS or software solutions to senior technical buyers.
  • Proven success achieving sales quota multiple years in a row at the same company.
  • Experience closing new customers with an average order value of at least $5K to $20K.   
  • Experience with Salesforce, Outreach or SalesLoft, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
  • Smart, curious salespeople who ask strong questions, use data to make decisions, and are self-motivated.
We Prefer
  • Understanding of cybersecurity and IT technologies and trends, or a demonstrated ability to sell complex software or SaaS technologies.
  • Background in higher education sales, particularly selling to department heads and faculty. Knowledge of academic buying seasonality and processes is especially helpful.

At ACI Learning, we offer a competitive, experience-driven salary range that aligns with your qualifications and contributions. To that end, the posted salary range reflects our most reasonable assumption of pay for this position at the time of posting.

Pay range
$90,000$90,000 USD

OTE (On-Target Earnings) is the total compensation you can expect—combining your base salary and variable bonus—when you achieve your performance goals. It’s designed to reward you for hitting quota and give a clear picture of your earning potential.

OTE
$170,000$190,000 USD
Why ACI Learning is Your Next Big Move

For Full-Time, Benefits Eligible Positions

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—starting the 1st of the month after your hire date.

Four weeks of paid parental or medical leave, so you can focus on what matters most.

Flexible PTO policy, sick time, and eight paid holidays — because we believe in balance.

401(k) retirement plan so you can invest in your future from day one.

One free course each year after 90 days — advancing your skills is part of the job.

Tuition assistance to support your continued education and professional growth.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience selling SaaS or software solutions to senior technical buyers
  • Proven success achieving sales quota multiple years in a row at the same company
  • Experience closing new customers with an average order value of $5,000 to $20,000
  • Experience with Salesforce, Outreach or SalesLoft, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Strong questioning, data-driven decision-making, curiosity, and self-motivation
  • Understanding of cybersecurity and IT technologies and trends, or demonstrated ability to sell complex software or SaaS technologies
  • Background in higher education sales, particularly selling to department heads and faculty
  • Knowledge of academic buying seasonality and processes
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The Company
HQ: Centennial, CO
150 Employees
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

ACI Learning is a leading provider of tech-enabled training in cybersecurity, IT, and other essential technology skills. Designed for today’s learners and tomorrow’s workforce, our flexible delivery model meets people where they are—whether that’s online, in the classroom, or in a hybrid setting. Our learning experience is built for outcomes. From hands-on labs and real-world scenarios to assessments that benchmark skills and guide growth, ACI Learning empowers individuals and teams to gain practical knowledge and apply it with confidence. With expert-led content, a dynamic platform, and a relentless focus on learner success, we deliver training that works—and results you can measure.

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