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ACI Learning is a leading provider of audit, cybersecurity and IT training solutions, empowering individuals and organizations worldwide to improve their technical capabilities and their cybersecurity with compelling and comprehensive training. Our leadership position extends even further to our new SaaS Learning Platform myACI that goes beyond audit, cyber and IT training to provide organizational and individual knowledge assessment, analytics and training delivery with integrated AI to understand capabilities and skill gaps for organizations.
As a New Acquisition Account Executive at ACI Learning, you’ll be at the forefront of landing new logo business across commercial and government markets. This is a full-cycle, quota-carrying role where you’ll own your book—from strategic prospecting to close. You’ll drive revenue, build stakeholder relationships, and contribute directly to our go-to-market growth engine.
What You’ll Do
- Own the entire sales cycle—prospect, demo, build business cases, and close deals.
- Hit and exceed a $500K annual quota, with monthly closed revenue targets.
- Ramp to full productivity within 90 days of onboarding.
- Maintain 4–5x pipeline coverage, tracked and reviewed weekly.
- Deliver >90% forecast accuracy, updated weekly and reviewed monthly with leadership.
- Use structured sales methodologies like MEDDIC, SPIN, or Sandler to run tight, value-driven discovery and deal cycles.
- Build relationships with multiple stakeholders in complex sales cycles.
- Maintain rigorous CRM discipline in Salesforce, with all deals fully updated weekly.
- Use Outreach with precision—maintaining sequence hygiene, timely follow-ups, and clean prospect status updates.
- Refine your messaging, approach, and process based on data, coaching, and real-time feedback.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of full-cycle B2B sales experience (SaaS, tech, or services preferred).
- A consistent record of exceeding quota.
- Fluency with tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and other key parts of a modern sales tech stack.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience selling into corporate and/or government markets.
- Familiarity with EdTech, SaaS, or subscription-based models.
- Comfort navigating complex sales cycles and multi-stakeholder buying committees.
- Quota Accountability – You hit your number, no excuses.
- Sales Methodology Mastery – You sell with structure (MEDDIC, SPIN, Sandler).
- CRM and Outreach Hygiene – Your Salesforce and Outreach records are airtight and up to date weekly.
- Forecasting Discipline – You’re confident in your pipeline and accurate in your calls.
- Stakeholder Engagement – You’re skilled at working a deal across different buyer types.
- Coachability – You take feedback seriously and use it to level up fast.
- Self-Sufficiency – No SDRs, no SEs—just you building pipeline and driving deals.
- Outbound Drive – You know how to get attention and create conversations.
- Business Acumen – You understand your buyer’s challenges and how to sell ROI.
OTE (On-Target Earnings) is the total compensation you can expect—combining your base salary and variable bonus—when you achieve your performance goals. It’s designed to reward you for hitting quota and give a clear picture of your earning potential.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—starting the 1st of the month after your hire date.
Four weeks of paid parental or medical leave, so you can focus on what matters most.
Flexible PTO policy, sick time, and eight paid holidays — because we believe in balance.
401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and up to 5% matching contributions — we invest in your future from day one.
One free course each year after 90 days — advancing your skills is part of the job.
Tuition assistance to support your continued education and professional growth.
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