
About Clever
Simplifying K-12 access to digital learning tools
Key Highlights
- Over 20 million users across K-12 education
- Partnerships with 50+ school districts nationwide
- Founded in 2012, headquartered in San Francisco
- Supports access to 100+ educational applications
Clever is a San Francisco-based company that streamlines K-12 education by providing a secure portal for over 20 million students and educators, enabling single sign-on access to more than 100 applications. Founded in 2012, Clever partners with school districts across the U.S. to enhance digital lea...
π Benefits
Clever offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
π Culture
Clever fosters a mission-driven culture focused on improving education through technology, emphasizing collaboration and innovation among its team mem...

Account Executive β’ Mid-Level
Clever β’ San Francisco - Remote
Overview
Clever is seeking an Account Executive to drive sales of their education solutions to school districts across the U.S. You'll manage the full sales cycle and collaborate with the District Partnership team. This role requires strong communication and sales skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a proven track record in sales, particularly in the education sector, and understand the unique needs of K-12 school districts. Your ability to build relationships with district IT personnel and management will be key to your success. You are comfortable managing the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities to closing deals, and you thrive in a collaborative environment.
You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to conduct exploratory calls and effectively present Cleverβs solutions to potential customers. Your experience in customer retention strategies will help you maintain strong relationships with existing clients. You are detail-oriented and organized, ensuring that all interactions with prospects are tracked accurately in the CRM.
Desirable
Experience working with educational technology or in a sales role focused on B2B solutions is a plus. Familiarity with CRM tools and sales tracking software will enhance your ability to succeed in this role.
What you'll do
As an Account Executive at Clever, you will be responsible for selling our identity platform solutions to school districts across the United States. You will manage the full sales cycle, which includes understanding customer needs, proposing tailored solutions, negotiating sales, and ultimately closing deals. Your day-to-day activities will involve researching prospective district partners, making outbound calls to generate interest, and collaborating with the District Partnership team to create compelling sales campaigns.
You will also follow up with inbound leads generated from conferences and events, qualifying the type of district opportunity and managing the lifecycle from initial contact to closing. Your role will require you to maintain our district partner prospect database, capturing call notes and tracking progress in our CRM system. You will work closely with various stakeholders within the organization to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of our customers and contribute to their success.
What we offer
Clever offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the education sector. You will have the opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to connecting students to a world of learning. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to empower students everywhere through innovative technology solutions.
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