Enterprise Sales Executive - Tech and Education

About WowzaWowza powers and builds the technology for video streaming solutions for enterprises, government agencies, transportation networks, and public‑safety organizations. Our technology enables critical workflows from training and surveillance to broadcast and situational awareness, helping customers communicate and collaborate more monitor efficiently. To expand our presence in the public sector, we're hiring a driven Enterprise Sales Executive to lead growth in the Technology and Education Markets.Role OverviewAs the Enterprise Sales Executive, Technology and Education, you will own the entire sales cycle for Wowza's streaming solutions across the Technology and Education verticals. Acting as a trusted customer ambassador, you'll guide prospects and existing accounts through prospecting, discovery, proposals, procurement, and final contract award. You should understand complex procurement processes—including RFI/RFQ/RFP sequences and cooperative purchasing—to align Wowza's value proposition with market needs.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Sales: Identify, qualify, and close new and expansion business with technology and education companies. Self-source roughly 40 % of your pipeline while leveraging inbound leads and channel partners.Multi‑Step Sales Process:Map out user, economic, and executive buyers within target companies.Perform focused cold calls and discovery to surface pain points.Conduct demos that highlight workflow inefficiencies and illustrate how Wowza drives efficiency and cost savings.Navigate RFI, RFQ, and RFP submissions; align proposals with customer and prospect-specific requirements and procurement rules.Build internal champions and reference other customer successes to gain buy‑in from all stakeholders.Sector Expertise: Develop credibility across technology and education IT, understanding each domain's mission, budget cycle, and regulatory constraints. Stay current on streaming technologies and emerging trends in embedded systems and video workflows.Customer Advocacy: Serve as a liaison between customers and Wowza's product, engineering, and solutions teams. Translate customer requirements into actionable proposals and ensure their voice is heard internally.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Customer Success, Solutions Architecture, Marketing, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliant onboarding, adoption, and contract execution.Pipeline & Forecasting: Maintain a healthy, accurate sales pipeline using a CRM system. Provide reliable revenue forecasts and insights to leadership.Quota Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed annual and quarterly sales targets by closing deals in the $30K-$250K range. Typical sales cycles run 45-70 days, depending on procurement complexity.QualificationsTechnology sector and Education sector Sales Experience: 5+ years of enterprise sales experience selling software or technology solutions to Technology and/or Education companies and institutions, including public and private companies as well as Universities.Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of video streaming workflows and embedded video technologies; able to explain complex concepts to non‑technical buyers.Proven Performance: Strong history of meeting or surpassing quota, with deal sizes between $30K and $250K. Familiarity with solution-selling frameworks such as MEDDIC, Challenger, or Sandler.Procurement Fluency: Experience navigating various procurement processes—including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs—and leveraging cooperative purchasing vehicles.Relationship Building: Ability to develop trusted advisor relationships at all levels (IT users, economic buyers, executive sponsors) and shepherd them through multi-step procurement.Communication & Presentation: Excellent storytelling and demo skills; able to frame solutions around efficiency and problem-solving.Drive & Resilience: Self-motivated with a sense of urgency; comfortable managing long, complex sales cycles.Collaborative Mindset: Track record of working effectively with internal teams to deliver value and drive expansion.If you're passionate about video technology, thrive in consultative sales, and are eager to help government customers transform their workflows, we'd love to hear from you.BenefitsBenefits & PerksCompetitive base salary: $120,000 - $180,000Bonus EligibleGenerous Paid Time OffMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective Day 1)401(k) with strong company matchDependent Care FSAEmployer-paid Life Insurance and AD&DVoluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Paid Parental LeaveShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityTraining & Development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Who We AreWowza Media Systems is a Colorado-based global leader in video streaming software. Our technology powers live and on-demand video delivery for education, healthcare, enterprise, gaming, government, and more—reaching customers in over 100 countries. Backed by Clearhaven Partners, we continue to grow by pushing innovation in scalable, low-latency video streaming.Why Join Wowza?At Wowza, you'll be part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team working on solutions that power critical real-world applications—from live-streaming graduations to helping parents monitor NICU care. We encourage ownership, collaboration, and innovation while providing a supportive, global team environment.