Ascend Learning, Inc.
Regional Sales Executive, K12 Education Market (Sales)
Kognito (www.kognito.com) is a health simulation company based in NYC. We develop role-play simulations where users engage in conversations with virtual humans and learn how to lead similar conversations in real-life that result in improved social, emotional, and physical health. We work with more than 300 health, education, and gov't organizations in and outside of the U.S. To date, more than 1 million people have completed a Kognito simulation. Our team of 80+ people includes learning scientists, psychologists, software engineers, graphic artists, writers, and operation specialists.
Kognito is a unit of Ascend Learning; LLC (www.ascendlearning.com). Ascend is a leading provider of technology-based educational, curriculum and assessment solutions for high-growth careers in a range of industries, including healthcare, fitness and wellness, and insurance and financial services. We provide outcomes-based solutions aimed at helping people enter, sustain and succeed in their chosen fields. Ascend employs more than 1,000 employees, with headquarters in Burlington, Mass., and offices in Kansas City metro, Phoenix metro, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Walnut Creek, California, Ann Arbor, Michigan, New York, and the U.K.
We are searching for an EdTech sales professional who has a successful history selling SaaS solutions to key decision makers in the K12 education marketplace. This highly motivated candidate will lead all new account acquisition and renewal/upsell opportunities with current clients within an assigned geographic region. Contagious enthusiasm for Kognito's mission and the passion to learn is essential in this role.
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Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.