Zum CMX serves 5,000+ schools with 98% on-time performance. Managed student transportation, AI routing, and real-time tracking for districts. Backed by Sequoia and SoftBank VF.
About the role
As a Strategic Account Executive, you will own the full sales cycle for Zūm's SaaS offerings, providing self-operated districts AI-driven routing, real-time vehicle and student visibility, and tools that improve on-time performance and communication with parents and students. You will build trusted relationships with transportation directors, superintendents, and district technology teams, guiding them through complex, multi-stakeholder, public-sector buying processes. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience, ideally as a strategic or enterprise Account Executive, with a track record of closing six-figure and multi-year deals and consistently meeting quota
- Direct experience selling technology or services to K-12 school districts or other public-sector buyers, including familiarity with RFPs, cooperative purchasing, and board approvals, school transportation experience a plus
- Proven ability to run complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders, from superintendents and CFOs to operations and IT leaders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in consultative selling, presentation, and negotiation, and strong analytical and creative problem solving abilities
- Ability to hold your own in meetings with both senior officials and day-to-day operators and speak as a thought leader in the transportation space
- Entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable with travel within the territory, motivated by the mission of improving students' daily journey to school, and excited to work in a fast-growing, quickly changing environment
More about this role
Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience ( Zūm CMX ™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market – the largest segment of the mass mobility industry – Zūm CMX is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 7,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX . Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank.
As a Strategic Account Executive, you will own the full sales cycle for Zūm's SaaS offerings, providing self-operated districts AI-driven routing, real-time vehicle and student visibility, and tools that improve on-time performance and communication with parents and students. You will build trusted relationships with transportation directors, superintendents, and...
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