Solutions Executive
We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture
Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.
Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
NHA is building the next generation of allied health professionals. Since 1989, we have helped over 1.25 million people access a better future in healthcare. From innovative learning solutions to certification and career development, we partner with individuals, educators and employers to elevate the learning experience, ensure practice and career readiness and drive positive outcomes for the industry, allied health professionals, and ultimately patients. NHA is a brand in Ascend Learning's healthcare segment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
We are searching for a Healthcare Solutions Executive in our NHA business unit. The Healthcare Solutions Executive will be responsible for cultivating new business from Healthcare industry prospects across a U.S.-assigned territory. The Solutions Executive will leverage executive-level skills with consultative and strategic sales techniques to understand the prospects’ complex business needs and recommend dynamic solutions for frontline healthcare teams solutions to key stakeholders and decision-makers such as Healthcare CNOs, CHROs, Nurse Educators, Professional Development Directors, etc. Conducting strategic, efficient, and professional telephone, email, webinars, and social media communications to achieve performance metrics is essential and required.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position offers the flexibility of remote work in the United States.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME
Utilize various channels for lead generation and prospect to identify and engage high potential clients and key stakeholders
Conduct discovery discussions to identify prospects pain points and position solutions
Drive new business and client acquisition, manage marketing leads, negotiate and close deals, ensuring favorable terms and mutually beneficial agreements
Showcase the value proposition and benefits of solutions prospects and hold meetings with prospective client stakeholders
Maintain short-term relationships, facilitate early introductions and client hand-off to permanent account ownership
Partner with Marketing and category partners to develop targeted lead generation campaigns
Be an industry Expert in trends and competitors to engage prospective clients effectively
Forecast sales targets, track progress towards meeting and exceeding goals, pipeline efficiency and follow-up
Manage and nurture the sales pipeline
Keep accurate CRM records to support prospect management and category alignment
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of recent successful sales experience, in a relevant field or selling approach, with a proven track record of overachieving annual quota.
Understanding of the Healthcare Industry and/or Health System operations preferred
Lead generation expertise
Experience background in health sciences, medicine, or education
Experience in forecasting revenue and outcomes for a specific region
Effective C-level communication
Proficiency with creating and delivering effective presentations both virtually and in-person to small and large group audiences
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, GoogleMeet, Zoom, and similar remote conferencing platforms
Advanced experience in CRM usage for territory and lead management
Up to 25% of travel is expected
BENEFITS
Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) employer matching program
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Charitable matching program
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement
Fostering A Sense of Belonging
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.