Account Executive, Higher Education

The Hanover Research Council
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Arlington
4401 Wilson Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 19, 2025
The Account Executive is the main commercial contact that works closely with senior leaders in higher education to align their needs with Hanover's wide-ranging research and grants solutions. The Account Executive will be responsible for selling to new clients as well as managing the renewal and expansion conversations with existing clients and collaborating with our research and grants teams on project output. A highly motivated commercial lead will use their knowledge of market trends and Hanover's capabilities to craft compelling solutions and generate revenue for the company while maximizing personal earning potential. Our Account Executives play a critical role driving the growth and expansion of our firm.They are passionate about the markets we serve and are dedicated to a high-performance environment. Responsibilities Consult with prospects and clients to identify challenges and issues impacting education leaders Educate prospects and clients on solutions offered by Hanover's unique products and services Deliver polished presentations by phone and in-person that convert interest to action Manage a robust pipeline of prospects and client renewals Accurately forecast based upon realistic opportunity assessment Meet challenging monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals Be assigned a dedicated Sales Associate who will primarily focus on lead generation efforts for but you'll be required to do some yourself to a lesser degree at times Act as a mentor to entry-level Associates Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (business, social sciences, education, communications, political science, economics, psychology, public policy preferred) 5-7 years of consultative sales experience Experience selling to U.S. higher education institutions; Excellent oral and written communication skills Well-developed ability to ask probing questions and match solutions to institutional challenges Strong organization skills and ability to manage a busy pipeline and meeting calendar Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Salesforce Ability to travel 20% domestically Location: DMV region preferred (office in Arlington VA) Remote option available. Benefits: Competitive base salary and uncapped commission earning potential exceeding $200K+ Award-winning training program on markets, research methodologies and sales skills Top performers will be eligible for an annual sales incentive trip Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off 15 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous People's Day, and personal holidays Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package 401(K) employer matching program Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha's Kitchen, DC SPCA Community service opportunities All travel expenses will be covered Compensation Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair. The On Target Earning (OTE) range for this role is $180,000- $235,000 per year, which is comprised of a base salary range from $95,000- $120,000 and a variable uncapped commission structure ranging from $85,000 - $115,000 when goal is 100% obtained for this role.Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market. Hanover believes in supporting our team's overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more. About Hanover ResearchFounded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visitwww.hanoverresearch.com Hanover Values Business Building- We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same Thought Leadership and Innovation- We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way Service- To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle Leadership and Mentorship- Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best Firm Citizenship- We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves How to Apply If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, fast-growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume and any other supporting materials. Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. 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