Inside Account Executive - RethinkEd

RethinkFirst
Chicago, IL

Are you an educator at heart yearning to make a greater impact? Do you love building relationships and helping others succeed? Are you an advocate for technology solutions that help all learners thrive?

The Role
We’re looking for an Inside Account Executive with a proven track record of district partnerships to help grow our client base of small school districts across the US. This is a remote position requiring prior experience working with the highest levels of school leadership. You will prospect new business for Rethink solutions in K-12 districts, managing the entire sales cycle in a multi-state territory.

About Us
At Rethink Ed, we believe learning should bring out the best in everyone. As the 2020 CODiE Award Winner for Best Social Learning Program for Students, 2021 Winner for Best Student Learning Capacity-Building Solution, and 2022 Cool Tool EdTech Finalist for Vizzle , we bring cutting-edge strategies to administrators, educators, students, parents, and caregivers to support effective, high-quality education of the whole child. Our evidence-based, technology-driven solutions are developed and delivered by leading experts in Social and Emotional Learning, Behavior Management and Special Education.

About You

  • Highly organized self-starter with a natural hunter mentality, thrives in taking initiative & creative problem solving. You’re autonomous, accountable, metrics-driven.
  • Love to prospect new opportunities with persistence and diligence. You have a resilient nature that allows you to try new things, learn and grow.
  • Team player able to contribute ideas, adopt your own sales strategy, owning the sales process from start to finish. You’re able to educate & engage the customer in new & creative ways.
  • Have 4+ years teaching experience or have worked in the education market at least 5 years, preferably in Special Education, SEL and Mental Health.
  • Thrive on humility, drive, and commitment to close. You get things done and do them well.

What does Success Look Like?

  • You meet or exceed sales quota. Your efforts expand Rethink’s footprint in your region and your clients refer us regularly.
  • Your newly acquired customers and team members love working with you and find you invaluable.
  • We work smarter as a team engaging in effective, repeatable sales practices using metrics and methods that help us improve year over year.
  • You love what you do and are rewarded with a generous comp plan, flex benefits and achievable targets.

Why Rethink?

Quality programs. Exceptional people. Work that matters. As a division of Rethink First , an award-winning technology developer of cloud-based tools, training, and world-class professional supports, Rethink Ed is pioneering EdTech in the areas of SEL, Mental Health & Special Education. We’re guided by a team of experts who believe learning should never stop and truly dedicated to reaching every educator and child with our best-practice platforms which is why our customers love us. Come join a team of experienced professionals driven to push learning to new heights!

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in the education field
  • Existing K-12 network of senior-level district leaders in designated territory highly preferred
  • Ability to be effective in a home office prospecting environment, meeting weekly & monthly metrics.
  • Diligence to develop and maintain a healthy, accurate pipeline in Salesforce.com.
  • Ability to deliver and execute an effective territory plan.
  • Ability to meet assigned sales quota.
  • Hunter mentality. This is a new business role focused on large and midsized accounts.
  • Self-motivated, quick learner and tech-savvy.
  • Exceptional communication & presentation skills.

Benefits: 

  • Generous health, dental, & vision benefits package
  • Flexible paid time off   
  • 11 paid company holidays
  • 401k + matching
  • Parental leave
  • Access to our award-winning RethinkCare platform supporting neurodiversity in the workplace through parental success, professional resilience, and personal wellbeing.  

Location:  For this role, Remote opportunities are available to candidates who reside in the following states:  AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace 

RethinkFirst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. 

Recruiting Fraud Alert: Job applicants should be aware that there are external parties posing as RethinkFirst recruiters. These scams may include fraudulent communications via social media platforms (such as LinkedIn), email, or requests to schedule interviews.  Note that any recruiting related communication you receive from RethinkFirst would come from an @rethinkfirst.com e-mail address, @applytojob.com email address (via our talent acquisition system), ‘[email protected]’ email address, and/or be found on the Rethinkfirst.com website.  Please also note that at no point during our recruitment process will we request any form of monetary payment. If you believe that you have been a victim of job recruiting fraud, you should file a report with your local law enforcement.

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Posted 2026-08-20

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