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Newsela is looking for a Senior Account Executive based in California to support the growth of our California core curriculum product. This role involves up to 80% travel, as you will be meeting with district leaders across your region to drive adoption. Reporting to the Sales Manager leading this initiative, you will have direct access to seasoned leadership to mentor your career growth while you help scale a high-impact business unit from the ground up.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build and maintain relationships with key district-level decision-makers to introduce Newsela’s suite of products, with a primary focus on our core curriculum.
- Utilize solution-based selling techniques, solution mapping, and bring your strong negotiation and closing skills to navigate the complexities of school board approvals and state-level requirements.
- Create and maintain a robust pipeline, developing tailored account plans to move prospects through the specialized K-12 sales cycle.
- Manage the entire lifecycle from lead generation and campaign design, pipeline creation and management, to final negotiations while also partnering closely with cross-functional teams.
- Meet in-person with numerous district and county leaders to present solutions and secure agreements that implement Newsela's curriculum district-wide.
- Inform and adjust your sales strategy by monitoring California's K-12 demographics, state initiatives, shifts in funding, and the overall K-12 education landscape.
- With guidance from leadership and our Learning & Enablement team, you will contribute to shaping Newsela’s go-to-market approach for the core product.
- Engage regularly with our executive leadership team to discuss deal strategies, industry trends, and district-specific initiatives.
- Exercise independent judgment in evaluating customer needs, structuring solutions, and influencing revenue outcomes in a fast-growing national sales organization.
About You
- 5+ years of experience as an Account Executive, or similar quota-carrying role, in the K-12 EdTech space with a proven track record in selling core curriculum products.
- 2+ years of experience directly selling K-12 core curriculum in an adoption process in the state of California.
- Must be currently located in California and remain there for the duration of this position.
- Experience selling K-12 core ELA/ELD curriculum highly preferred; Experience selling other K-12 core subjects may be considered.
- Experience bringing a brand new program to market and/or has built out an entire state adoption campaign from the ground up.
- Experience selling in the California K-12 territory with an understanding of its unique funding, state initiatives, demographics, and education landscape.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time within the territory.
- Deep understanding of K-12 buying processes and organizational structures. Familiarity with MEDDIPCC or similar forecasting frameworks is a plus.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, build a K-12 book of business from scratch, and proactively prospect and network.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal) required; proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.
Why You’ll Love Working At Newsela
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
- Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
- Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
- Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
- Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
- Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
- Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.
About Newsela
Newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction ready for K-12 classrooms. Each text is published at five reading levels, so content is accessible to every learner. Today, over 3.3 million teachers and 40 million students have registered with Newsela for content that's personalized to student interests, accessible to everyone, aligned to instructional standards, and attached to activities and reporting that hold teachers accountable for instruction and students accountable for their work. With over 15,000 texts on our platform and multiple new texts published every day across 20+ genres, Newsela enables educators to go deep on any subject they choose.
Compensation Breakdown
- Base salary: $85,000 - $105,000 (depending on experience)
- Variable (On-Target Commission): $50,000 - $60,000 (variable compensation based on strategic milestones & performance targets)
- On-Target Earnings: $135,000 - $165,000
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. This role will also be eligible for variable compensation. On-Target Earnings (OTE) Range $135,000—$165,000 USD
Why You'll Love This Role
Newsela is looking for a Senior Account Executive based in California to support the growth of our California core curriculum product. This role involves up to 80% travel, as you will be meeting with district leaders across your region to drive adoption. Reporting to the Sales Manager leading this initiative, you will have direct access to seasoned leadership to mentor your career growth while you help scale a high-impact business unit from the ground up.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build and maintain relationships with key district-level decision-makers to introduce Newsela’s suite of products, with a primary focus on our core curriculum.
- Utilize solution-based selling techniques, solution mapping, and bring your strong negotiation and closing skills to navigate the complexities of school board approvals and state-level requirements.
- Create and maintain a robust pipeline, developing tailored account plans to move prospects through the specialized K-12 sales cycle.
- Manage the entire lifecycle from lead generation and campaign design, pipeline creation and management, to final negotiations while also partnering closely with cross-functional teams.
- Meet in-person with numerous district and county leaders to present solutions and secure agreements that implement Newsela's curriculum district-wide.
- Inform and adjust your sales strategy by monitoring California's K-12 demographics, state initiatives, shifts in funding, and the overall K-12 education landscape.
- With guidance from leadership and our Learning & Enablement team, you will contribute to shaping Newsela’s go-to-market approach for the core product.
- Engage regularly with our executive leadership team to discuss deal strategies, industry trends, and district-specific initiatives.
- Exercise independent judgment in evaluating customer needs, structuring solutions, and influencing revenue outcomes in a fast-growing national sales organization.
About You
- 5+ years of experience as an Account Executive, or similar quota-carrying role, in the K-12 EdTech space with a proven track record in selling core curriculum products.
- 2+ years of experience directly selling K-12 core curriculum in an adoption process in the state of California.
- Must be currently located in California and remain there for the duration of this position.
- Experience selling K-12 core ELA/ELD curriculum highly preferred; Experience selling other K-12 core subjects may be considered.
- Experience bringing a brand new program to market and/or has built out an entire state adoption campaign from the ground up.
- Experience selling in the California K-12 territory with an understanding of its unique funding, state initiatives, demographics, and education landscape.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time within the territory.
- Deep understanding of K-12 buying processes and organizational structures. Familiarity with MEDDIPCC or similar forecasting frameworks is a plus.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, build a K-12 book of business from scratch, and proactively prospect and network.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal) required; proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.
Why You’ll Love Working At Newsela
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
- Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
- Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
- Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
- Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
- Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
- Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.
About Newsela
Newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction ready for K-12 classrooms. Each text is published at five reading levels, so content is accessible to every learner. Today, over 3.3 million teachers and 40 million students have registered with Newsela for content that's personalized to student interests, accessible to everyone, aligned to instructional standards, and attached to activities and reporting that hold teachers accountable for instruction and students accountable for their work. With over 15,000 texts on our platform and multiple new texts published every day across 20+ genres, Newsela enables educators to go deep on any subject they choose.
Compensation Breakdown
- Base salary: $85,000 - $105,000 (depending on experience)
- Variable (On-Target Commission): $50,000 - $60,000 (variable compensation based on strategic milestones & performance targets)
- On-Target Earnings: $135,000 - $165,000
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. This role will also be eligible for variable compensation. On-Target Earnings (OTE) Range $135,000—$165,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Inside Sales Executive
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan tied to specific sales skills you're developing. Document competencies like CRM workflows, pipeline management, and outbound prospecting techniques. Vague plans get rejected by designated sponsors during review.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
Intern status applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program abroad. Trainee status applies if you've graduated within the past five years. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance and can derail an offer timeline.
Target host employers with structured onboarding programs
Inside sales roles at companies with formal sales development programs align better with J-1 training plan requirements. Structured rotations across prospecting, discovery, and closing stages satisfy the skills-progression documentation that designated sponsors require from host employers.
Search for J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate
Filter by roles where U.S. employers have a history of hosting international professionals. Migrate Mate surfaces inside sales positions matched to J-1 program categories, so you're not applying blind to employers unfamiliar with the host organization process.
Confirm host employer willingness before sponsor outreach
Designated sponsors like CIEE or Cultural Vistas require written host employer agreement before issuing the DS-2019. Get a written offer or letter of intent from your hiring manager first. Sponsors won't initiate paperwork on a verbal commitment.
Check your role for the two-year home residency requirement
If your country receives U.S. government funding for exchange programs, or if your skills appear on the DOL's Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
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Find Inside Sales Executive JobsInside Sales Executive J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Inside Sales Executive role?
The Trainee category fits most working professionals pursuing inside sales roles, covering skills like consultative selling, CRM platforms, and pipeline management. If you're currently enrolled in a business or marketing degree abroad, the Intern category applies instead. Your designated sponsor confirms which category matches your background and training objectives before issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an inside sales position?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your J-1 program. The employer hiring you is the host organization, not the visa sponsor. Sponsors like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT administer compliance and training plan requirements. Your host employer participates in the program but does not file the visa itself.
How do I find inside sales employers that are open to hosting J-1 participants?
Most inside sales employers aren't advertising J-1 host availability publicly, so standard job boards leave you guessing. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. inside sales roles filtered by employers with experience hosting international professionals, reducing time spent on applications where the host organization process is unfamiliar to the hiring team.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my inside sales J-1?
It can. If your home country is on the DOL Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your J-1 program is government-funded, you must return home for two years before changing to an H-1B or green card. Sales and business development skills appear on that list for some nationalities. Confirm with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, since a waiver process exists but takes time.
What does a J-1 training plan for an inside sales role need to include?
Your training plan must outline specific competencies you'll develop, the methods used to teach them, and measurable performance benchmarks at defined intervals. For inside sales, that typically means phases covering lead qualification, objection handling, CRM usage, and pipeline reporting. Designated sponsors review the plan for skills-progression logic. Generic descriptions of daily tasks are rejected.
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