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Kritik is seeking a motivated and dynamic Junior Account Executive to join their sales team in the Eastern U.S. The ideal candidate will have a track record in sales, embody a hunter mentality, and possess the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Junior Account Executive will be responsible for generating new business through prospecting, cold calling, in-person field sales, and nurturing client relationships.
Job Responsibility:
Research university course catalogs and departmental websites to identify large-enrollment courses, instructors, and teaching schedules
Build and maintain detailed campus intelligence, including professor names, course sizes, coordinators, and program structures, in the CRM
Conduct outbound outreach to professors via cold emails, phone calls, and LinkedIn to introduce Kritik and secure meetings
Run in-person and virtual product demos tailored to large-course teaching and grading workflows
Travel frequently within assigned PODs to visit campuses and conduct in-person prospecting
While on campus, actively engage with bookstore managers, students, faculty, course coordinators, program directors, and administrative staff to gather insights and referrals
Attend teaching and learning conferences, faculty development events, and academic workshops to build pipeline
Organize and host info sessions and Lunch & Learn events in collaboration with the Revenue Marketing Manager
Manage post-sale onboarding for new faculty customers, ensuring successful setup and early adoption
Own customer relationships for up to one year (approximately three semesters), driving renewals, expansion, and upsell opportunities
Track daily activity, pipeline progression, and outcomes in the CRM and report against defined KPIs
Requirements:
Demonstrated sales experience including volume-based calling/emailing and in-person sales
Track record managing the entire sales journey from prospecting and product demos to closing deals, onboarding, and upselling
Comfort with technology including product demos, CRM use, and sales automation tools
Curiosity about education and ability to connect with professors
Remote: living on the US East Coast ideally in high university-density area
Travel 30%: must have a valid passport and ability to travel including to Canada