Hybrid Account Executive, Sales – Midwest

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About the role

  • Account Executive managing higher education accounts for Nelnet Campus Commerce solutions. Focused on client satisfaction, growth, and collaboration across teams in a hybrid work setup.

Responsibilities

  • Retain current higher education accounts designated in territory.
  • Grow existing client base, while identifying cross sell opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively with Regional Vice President (RVP) to assist with the generation of new business opportunities with current and prospective clients.
  • Build positive line of communication (based on mutual respect, trust, integrity, and clear, honest and open dialog) to maintain and enhance relationships with clients.
  • Ownership of overall client satisfaction by proactively anticipating client needs and maintaining monthly contact with clients to ensure Nelnet Campus Commerce is meeting their needs.
  • Meet on campus at least one time per year to deliver an annual account review communicating Nelnet’s value and long-range planning objectives.
  • Assist in the coordination of sales and product revisions to existing clients.
  • Expand knowledge base of different ERP systems and how they integrate with Nelnet Campus Commerce solutions.
  • Work closely across Nelnet Campus Commerce department lines to resolve client related problems and issues.
  • Develop intimate understanding of client needs and the practical application of Nelnet Campus Commerce solutions on their campus through client interaction.
  • Advocate for client needs, such as new features, services and programs needed to enhance the level of services and solutions offered by Nelnet Campus Commerce.
  • Actively participate in the evaluation of new product client requests, creating a business case study in order to justify investment.
  • Actively participate in the evaluation and prioritization of product solution development, as well as project timing and deployment.
  • Work closely with technical support to understand the breadth and limitations of the client product solutions.
  • Coordinate and assist in the creation and distribution of client communications (e.g., upgrades, enhancements, new features, etc.).
  • Generate, complete and track project and change request forms, documenting these activities in Salesforce.
  • Leverage relationships to expand Nelnet Campus Commerce solutions utilized by exiting clients.
  • Attend trade shows, conference and other events as needed to support client communication and engagement.
  • Gather competitive information to assist in continually evaluating market position.
  • Assist with the coordination of the Nelnet Campus Commerce Annual User’s Group Meeting.
  • Facilitate timely communication with the BDE, Account Managers and PaymentSpring sales teams regarding client related issues.
  • Review client contracts, maintain contract end dates, and proactively engage the client to extend/review the term and product offering.
  • Work collaboratively with the BDE , Account Managers, PaymentSpring and other departments to develop a strategic customer service plan and to resolve any customer issues.
  • Consult as necessary and appropriate with Finance in relation to contract issues, pricing, billing, reconciliation issues and bank information.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of sales and Account Management experience.
  • Background in Higher Education market is a plus.
  • Experience with billing, payment processing and ecommerce services is helpful.
  • Experience with commonly utilized ERP systems within Higher Education- Oracle (PeopleSoft, Cloud), Ellucian (Banner, Colleague, Power Campus), Workday, Jenzabar, etc. is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, preferably in business and/or technology.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • HSA and FSA
  • generous earned time off
  • 401K/student loan repayment
  • life insurance & AD&D insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • employee stock purchase program
  • tuition reimbursement
  • performance-based incentive pay
  • short- and long-term disability
  • robust wellness program

Job title

Account Executive, Sales – Midwest

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$80,000 - $90,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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