Strategic Account Director

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Strategic Account Director managing enterprise growth strategies across international education markets. Building relationships with global partners and engaging with ministries of education in this remote role.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute enterprise growth strategies across designated international regions.
  • Engage ministries of education, large private school networks, and international education consortiums.
  • Lead complex cross-border sales cycles and strategic procurement processes.
  • Build relationships with global partners, resellers, and channel alliances.
  • Represent Lightspeed at international conferences, summits, and education leadership forums.
  • Identify expansion opportunities within multinational or global customer accounts.
  • Provide market insights and strategic feedback to leadership, product, and go-to-market teams.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of enterprise sales experience, preferably in EdTech, SaaS, or education markets.
  • Experience selling internationally or working with government or large consortium structures.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
  • Strong executive communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to operate across time zones and travel internationally.
  • Experience working across multiple international education markets.
  • Background in government procurement or ministry-level education programs.
  • Experience building strategic partnerships or channel relationships globally.

Benefits:

  • Snacks galore and a private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week
  • A state-of-the-art fitness center (with outfitted locker rooms)
  • Physical therapist onsite regularly
  • Indoor and outdoor casual collaboration spots
  • Pet-friendly office environment
  • A golf simulator, go-carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun