Account Executive, Rosetta Stone Latin America

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Account Executive to join our Rosetta Stone Latin America (LATAM) team. #LI-TL2

The Account Executive for Latin America will create detailed business plans to reach predetermined goals and quotas, manage the entire sales cycle from finding a potential client to securing a deal, and unearthing new sales opportunities through networking and turning them into long- term partnerships. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented and tenacious with a natural sales instinct. You will have experience working with technology and assisting customers. We are looking for a self-starter that will support our rapidly growing customer base. #LI-REMOTE

This is a full-time remote position for candidates in Colombia (Bogota preferred) and will require up to 50% travel. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required. Portuguese proficiency is a plus.

When applying, please submit your resume written in English.

• Focus on developing new customers and helping to expand businesses in other territories in Panama and South America  #LI-COLOMBIA
• Develop a keen understanding of customer needs and values to provide personalized assistance throughout the sales process
• Meet sales goals consistently
• Help to design and implement new and creative sales strategies
• Be an advocate with our marketing team to implement new strategy from feedback captured from customers and prospects
• Understand and keep up to date with ever-changing market trends
• Promote Rosetta Stone at educational technology conferences and other HR events in Latin America
• Be responsible for all aspects of the customer experience, in collaboration with the customer success team, after the sale, by delivering aftercare calls to identify areas for improvement or expansion opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of sales experience in the edtech or software industry in the territory
• Experience in value selling or solution selling of software products, SaaS, and/or language learning and/or training platforms
• Prior exposure in the Education, HR, and/or L&D sector is a plus
• High honesty, integrity, and accountability skills
• Proven experience working with Education and Corporate customers from large organizations
• Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Full bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required
• Deep knowledge of the academic sector and language training is a plus
• Good communication and time management skills are required
• Computer and software knowledge and proficiency in Office 365 tools, CRM platforms (Salesforce desired), web conferencing, among others
• Ability to travel (up to 50%) when required