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Sales Account Manager, Academic Insights  

Description

U.S. News & World Report is looking for a Sales Account Manager that will work as part of a team within U.S. News Education assisting with a subscription-based analytics platform, Academic Insights. This platform is a data repository and visualization tool comprised of the historical and unpublished data and historical rankings behind U.S. News’ Best Colleges, Best Graduate Schools, and Best Online Programs. The platform allows subscribing schools to view these data, export high-level charts and graphs, and support various offices on campus involved in competitive intelligence and benchmarking projects. In addition to the platform, the chosen candidate will be exposed to other parts of the business including marketing, finance, legal processes, and technical development.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with a strong background in B2B sales, client relations, marketing strategy, as well as exposure to working with product teams. The ideal candidate is self-motivating with an entrepreneurial attitude.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Drive New Business: Generate leads, exceed sales and retention targets, and research the marketplace for new sources of revenue.
  • Client Relations: Build and maintain rapport with existing clients through excellent client service.
  • Outreach: Build brand awareness through product demonstrations, marketing campaigns, and attending conferences.
  • Product launch support: Work with Program Manager and cross-functional teams to update product data for each launch, including QA, communications, and fielding post-launch questions.
  • Business Solutions: Work with the team to build this business. Translate feedback from clients into product enhancements and communicate desired enhancements to technology teams.
  • Achieve Domain Knowledge: Understand both the platform and U.S. News' data and methodologies at a deep level.
 
Position Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Has completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Has 2-3 years of sales or account management experience
  • Has a proven ability to meet sales targets
  • Has experience collaborating with product management teams
  • Has experience in the education industry (experience in higher education strongly preferred)
  • Has experience with building out marketing campaigns
  • Has a rich sense of client service and support
  • Has the ability to travel to industry events and represent U.S. News
  • Has strong communication skills and collaboration skills
  • Is detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
  • Can work collaboratively with a team or independently, as needed
  • Is proficient in Excel

Applicants will need to include a resume and a cover letter is appreciated.

We are offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision and 401(k) plan.

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Number of Openings 1  
About the Organization U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
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