Enterprise Account Executive - EDU

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it's what we show up for every day.

Smartsheet is seeking an experienced sales professional to join our team as an Enterprise Account Executive. You will have a history of performance in quota attainment and developing customer accounts within the Higher Education sector.

This role will cover Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. and requires you to be in market. You will report directly to our Regional Director, Enterprise - SLED.

You will leverage your expertise in enterprise software sales and deep understanding of the higher education landscape to build strong relationships with key decision-makers, including CIOs, CTOs, provosts, and other senior administrators. This role requires a strategic approach to sales, a consultative selling style, and the ability to navigate complex procurement processes.

You Will:

Navigate complex Higher Education and School District procurement processes and cycles

Identify and engage key stakeholders at colleges and universities, including executive leadership, IT, academic, and administrative teams

Expectations for customer travel will be based on opportunities with a key customer, preferred at least 1x per quarter

Understand and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs)

Build and maintain strong relationships with CIOs, IT Directors, Procurement Officers, and other key stakeholders

Apply industry knowledge and research

Travel onsite to key customers for executive presentations, user group presentations, and industry specific events

Tailor sales presentations and proposals to address the specific needs and challenges of Higher Education Institutions or School Districts

Maintain expertise in enterprise technology solutions, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, SaaS, and digital transformation

Execute a solution-based sales process encompassing multiple groups within accounts with 5k-20k+ employees

Develop and prospect new business opportunities within existing customers by analyzing and proactively targeting high-value needs across multiple departments and agencies

Leverage existing relationships to Smartsheet's footprint into other departments within the departments and drive revenue or growth during renewals

Articulate and demonstrate Smartsheet's unique organizational solutions and functional value

Build executive awareness, sales pipeline and bookings growth within your territory

Facilitate and manage the partnerships with Sales Engineers, Solutions Consultants, Sales Development and Customer Success teams to manage full sales cycle and close business

Develop tailored proposals based on customers desired outcomes

Use sales enablement tools to identify business need and personalize approach as to how Smartsheet can add value to the customer's business

Track and utilize key metrics in order to effectively forecast sales pipeline and sales activity using our CRM platform

Work with multiple functional departments and roles to manage customer life cycle from pre-sale to renewal

You Have:

7+ years of years of full cycle sales experience (prospecting to close) in a technology oriented field. SaaS is highly preferred but not required.

Proven track record of success selling into state and local governments, K-12, or higher education institutions.

Experience with RFPs, procurement cycles, and government contracting vehicles (e.g., NASPO, GSA, DIR, etc.).

Experience maintaining customer relationships and maintaining relationships in a B2B environment

Ability to travel as needed within the assigned region

Experience prospecting and managing a designated territory to maximize revenue growth

The ability to research accounts to uncover opportunities for up-sell within existing plans, and multi-thread opportunities across the organization

A data-driven sales approach that informs your process and guidance to customers

The ability to work effectively under pressure; with a strong work ethic while being self-directed and resourceful

Strong relationship management skills and the ability to manage strategic interactions with senior level management

Familiarity of CRM software packages and proficiency with Google Suite

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You'll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths - because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you're doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that's magic at work. Let's build what's next, together.

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