Senior Account Executive – Public Sector, Education

Account Executive managing higher education and school district contracts throughout Georgia. Involved in community relationships and contract negotiations while enhancing customer satisfaction.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and relationship maintenance within the higher education sector, focusing on customer satisfaction and community engagement. Proven ability to develop strategies that enhance service offerings and maximize contract value.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementGovernment RelationsStrategic DevelopmentCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementAudit ToolsBusiness AdministrationPolitical ScienceEconomics

Soft Skills

Relationship MaintenanceCustomer SatisfactionCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationSchool DistrictPublic ServiceOutside Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage existing higher education and school district contracts including relationship maintenance, contract terms, service offerings, price increases and extensions.
Maintain and enhance customer relationships and satisfaction through involvement in the community.
Coordinate activities with other WM departments as necessary to deliver on contract and service expectations.
Develop strategies to strengthen/deepen service offerings and wallet share of existing contracts.
Utilize contract management and audit tools to maximize contract value and compliance.
Develop partnerships with education officials and key community stakeholders that have a beneficial impact on the community and WM.
Provide support and insight on political strategies, activity and needs with higher education and school district accounts and prospects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or Economics, or five or more years of previous applicable experience in government relations, outside sales, public service, or related field.
5 years or more of previous applicable experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
stock purchase plan
company matching on a 401(k)
paid vacation
holidays
personal days