Sales Account Executive

Company Overview

AwardSpring is a growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company that partners with colleges and foundations to streamline scholarship management, helping students apply for and receive scholarship funds easily while supporting institutions in managing donor relationships and raising funds for future scholarships. We've just raised a fresh round of investor funding, and are investing in expanding our sales team to accelerate our growth.

Job Overview

The Sales Account Executive will focus on cultivating new clients in the college, university, and foundation sectors to expand AwardSpring's market share. The role requires managing the sales process from initial contact to closing deals, leveraging SaaS sales experience to achieve growth targets.

This role is based in Chicago, and offers a hybrid work-style. Candidates should expect to be in our West Loop office three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Building pipeline through outbound sales efforts into your territory, engaging prospects to generate new business opportunities
• Manage the sales process for your assigned accounts, including :

Conducting discovery calls to understand prospective clients' scholarship processes.

Qualifications

Compensation

AwardSpring's Vision, Mission & Values

VISION : To broaden access to educational opportunity.

MISSION : To help scholarship administrators connect donor funds to the students who need them.

VALUES :

Equal Opportunity Statement

AwardSpring is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and foster a welcoming environment for all team members.