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Client Partner - Higher Education


Company : FranklinCovey https://static.whatjobs.com/static/a


Location : Mississauga, peel region


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?Join our team!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.We enable greatness in people and organizations everywhere.FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) is the workplace of choice for Achievers with Heart. We are one of the largest and most trusted leadership companies in the world, with directly owned and licensee partner offices in over 160 countries and territories. With more than 2,000 global associates, FranklinCovey transforms organizations by partnering with clients to build leaders, teams, and cultures that get breakthrough results through collective action. Our services and products are primarily delivered through our subscription offerings, which are comprised of the FranklinCovey All Access Pass, which is primarily sold through our Enterprise Division, and the Leader in Me membership, which is designed specifically for our Education Division. Enterprise clients include Fortune 100, Fortune 500, thousands of small and midsized businesses, and numerous government entities. FranklinCovey Education has shared our programs, books, and content with thousands of public and private primary, secondary, and postsecondary schools and institutions.Title: Sales Executive Higher EducationPayroll Title: Client PartnerDivision & Department: Education Higher EducationStatus: FullTime ExemptReports to: Managing DirectorWorking Region: California and Greater PNWLocation: Remote - Anywhere in CaliforniaCompensation: Anticipated compensation for this position is a base of $105-120k plus 3-4% commission rate. *Date Posted: 03/16/2026**Job SummaryThe primary role of the Higher Education Sales Executive is to effectively prospect their targeted list of higher education accounts, skillfully diagnose client needs and match FranklinCoveys higher education solutions with key decision makers, close business and grow sales revenue. The Higher Education Sales Executive builds mutually beneficial business and education relationships by helping clients solve problems or achieve greater results with the purchase of the appropriate FranklinCovey subscription.Essential Job FunctionsKey initiator of new and strategic business development targeting higher education institutions.Profound and demonstrable networking and social media outreach skills to connect with Presidents and senior higher education leaders as well as other key stakeholders to generate interest, pipeline opportunities and new business.Highly skillful at diagnosing and assessing client needs at a strategic and business outcome level.Executive presence and credibility in facetoface meetings, live inperson and live online.Very technically savvy with sales, platform, and social media technologies.Closes business consistently within the FranklinCovey guidelines developed for subscription, services and expansion mix and pricing.Basic QualificationsThis position requires experience in one or both area s below:3+ years of experience in corporate and/or higher education sales.3+ years of experience in higher education, in a professor, Dean or Administrative role.Preferred Skills and ExperienceDemonstrable skillset in consultative sales with capability in the areas of lead generation, prospecting, forecasting, and driving quality opportunities to closure. Bachelors in education, business, organizational development, or related field. Experience with subscriptionbased models and/or professional services environment selling to Fortune 5,000 companies and/or higher education environment. Experience with FranklinCovey content. Strong verbal, written communication, and technical skills with the ability to facilitate compelling, polished sales presentations for targeted higher education decision makers.Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, employee stock purchasing program, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more. Please visit for details.*Actual offer may be outside of this range and will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.**Unless otherwise noted, applications will be accepted for a minimum of three (3) days from the initial published date on the FranklinCovey job board, but the posting may close at any time after the specified duration.FranklinCovey is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please visit our full Equal Employment Opportunity policies and Nondiscrimination Provision. #J-18808-Ljbffr