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The Economist Group

Sales Executive – Academic and Government

The Economist Group · Washington DC

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
83 days
The Economist Group's roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
4% of The Economist Group's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The Economist Group
high
28 stale, 1 reposted of 28 open
Hiring momentum
62 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Economist Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Economist Group.

About this role

The Sales Executive will focus on expanding The Economist Pro's client base in the USA, specifically targeting government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. This role involves managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals, while utilizing a consultative approach to sell the digital platform and API. The position requires strong sales acumen and the ability to develop effective go-to-market strategies to meet sales targets.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Economist Group as an employer.

What you need

  • Proven experience selling enterprise subscription, research, intelligence, or information-based solutions to public sector and mission-driven organizations
  • Understanding of how leaders in these organizations consume trusted global intelligence and policy analysis
  • Demonstrated history of consistently exceeding sales quotas
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation and active listening skills
  • Dynamic self-starter who is highly creative and solution-focused
  • Ability to identify complex client challenges and collaboratively develop solutions

Nice to have

  • Experience with Salesforce and SalesLoft

What you get

  • Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan
  • Private health insurance
  • 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through Employee Assistance Program
  • Work From Anywhere program for up to 25 days per year
  • Generous annual and parental leave
  • Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home

Worth weighing

  • Base salary listed as up to $120,000, total compensation expected to be $167,500 with potential for more
  • Hybrid working pattern with 3+ days office attendance required
  • AI tools encouraged for application process, but honesty in representation of experience is emphasized

Summarised from The Economist Group's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by The Economist Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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