Account Executive
Element451
| Company | Element451 |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | Element451 |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Last verified | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (ashby) |
Description
At Element451, we’re transforming how colleges and universities attract, engage, and enroll students with the industry's first all-in-one CRM and Admissions Marketing Platform (AMP)—an AI-powered, data-driven solution built for modern higher education.
As an Account Executive you’ll be at the forefront of this transformation, helping institutions modernize their recruitment and marketing efforts with cutting-edge automation, behavioral analytics, and seamless API integrations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment, have a proven track record of exceeding quota, and love consultative selling, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
You’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, working with forward-thinking colleges eager to enhance their enrollment strategies. Join a fast-growing, mission-driven company where you’ll have the opportunity to close high-impact deals and help universities elevate their enrollment strategies.
What you'll do:
- Research and identify new lead opportunities.
- Execute consultative solution selling, positioning Element451’s value effectively.
- Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to contract execution.
- Oversee and optimize the buyer journey, ensuring a seamless process.
- Prepare and deliver pitches and platform demos tailored to prospects’ needs.
- Manage and track deals within HubSpot CRM.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and customer success teams.
- Handle multiple opportunities across various pipeline stages.
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years of Enterprise SaaS sales experience, preferably in direct or outside B2B sales; higher education experience is a plus.
- Proven track record of consistent quota attainment and business development success.
- Strong ability to prospect and generate pipeline opportunities.
- Expertise in full-cycle sales processes, from initial engagement to close.
- A consultative, value-driven sales approach that aligns with client needs.
- Ability to demonstrate SaaS technology effectively for prospects.
- Experience managing a full-funnel pipeline and navigating deal strategies.
- CRM proficiency (HubSpot, Salesforce, MarTech, or similar).
- Bachelor's degree required
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
We’re driven by our values:
- Impactful, not Immediate – We prioritize meaningful, long-term outcomes.
- Progress before Perfection – We take action and learn as we go.
- Learners before Masters – Curiosity and humility fuel our growth.
- Together, not Alone – Collaboration is our superpower.
- Customer Success, not Support – We’re partners in our clients’ outcomes.
Perks & Benefits:
- Remote-first, flexible work environment
- 20 PTO days + 10 company holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Learning & development support
- Modern tech + opportunity to work with AI-driven tools
- Fast-moving, mission-driven culture
- High-impact work that improves access to higher education