--- title: 'Account Executive, Higher Education at Otter.ai' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/account-executive-higher-education-otter-ai-san-francisco-9f9zrr3qxdmg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Account Executive, Higher Education at Otter.ai - **Company:** Otter.ai - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Posted:** 2026-08-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://otter.ai/careers?gh_jid=7856415003 ## Job description Location: Bay Area (Hybrid – 3 days/week in San Francisco office or Mountain View HQ) The opportunity Are you ready to be part of our exciting journey of exponential growth? We are seeking a talented Mid-Market Account Executive to join our expanding Sales team at Otter.ai! In this role, you'll play a vital role in fueling our revenue engine with innovation and energy, driving the scaling of our business while maximizing value for our customers. You'll have the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to empowering SMBs and Mid-Market customers to harness the power of Otter. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside exceptional sales talent and our product-focused team. ## Your impact - Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close, for Higher Ed accounts, spanning individual departments, colleges, and institution-wide deals. - Drive new business acquisition through outbound prospecting, inbound leads, conference/event follow-up, and channel/partner referrals specific to the Higher Ed vertical. - Build and manage relationships with a wide range of university stakeholders: CIOs/IT and Ed Tech leaders, Provosts and Deans' offices, disability/accessibility services, procurement officers, and faculty. - Navigate higher ed-specific procurement: RFPs, purchase orders, cooperative/consortium purchasing agreements, board and committee approvals, and academic-year budget cycles. - Customize product demonstrations that speak to Higher Ed use cases, including lecture capture, accessibility and accommodations (e.g., note-taking support for students with disabilities), advising and research meetings, and administrative/committeeworkflows. - Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to shape Higher Ed-specific positioning, packaging, and feedback loops. - Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline hygiene in Salesforce, and deliver reliable visibility into Higher Ed segment performance. - Represent Otter at higher education conferences (e.g., EDUCAUSE), webinars, and trade events to build pipeline and brand presence in the sector. - Serve as the voice of the Higher Ed customer internally, championing the needs of colleges and universities in product and go-to-market discussions We're looking for someone who - 2+ years of closing experience in a high-velocity SaaS sales environment; prior experience selling into Higher Ed or broader public sector/EDU markets strongly preferred. - A proven track record of managing the full sales cycle and negotiating contracts with colleges and universities, including navigating RFPs and multi-stakeholder buying committees. - Familiarity with higher ed procurement processes, academic budget calendars, and funding sources (e.g., institutional budgets, grants, consortium/cooperative purchasing vehicles). - Experience working with IT/security, legal, and finance/procurement teams to close complex deals. - Proficiency with Salesforce, Outreach.io, Sales Navigator, or comparable sales engagement tools. - Understanding of accessibility and compliance considerations relevant to higher education (e.g., FERPA, ADA/accessibility requirements) is a plus. - A go-getter attitude and comfort building repeatable processes to support a high volume of transactions. - Excellent team orientation and a track record of cross-functional collaboration. - Impeccable customer skills, including communication, empathy, and integrity, especially when working with mission- driven, budget-conscious institutions. - Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in an ever-changing environment. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, or a related field preferred. - Previous experience at a tech start-up is a plus. ## About Otter.ai We are in the business of shaping the future of work. Our mission is to make conversations more valuable.With over 1B meetings transcribed, [Otter.ai](http://otter.ai/) is the world’s leading tool for meeting transcription, summarization, and collaboration. Using artificial intelligence, Otter generates real-time automated meeting notes, summaries, and other insights from in-person and virtual meetings - turning meetings into accessible, collaborative, and actionable data that can be shared across teams and organizations. The company is backed by early investors in Google, DeepMind, Zoom, and Tesla. Otter.ai is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants throughout the hiring process. Accessibility & Accommodations Otter.ai is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.  If you need assistance or an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@otter.ai at least 3 business days before your interview. *Otter.ai does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place for permanent placements. Any resume or other candidate information submitted outside of established candidate submission guidelines (including through our website or via email to any Otter.ai employee) and without a written agreement otherwise will be deemed to be our sole property, and no fee will be paid should we hire the candidate. Salary range Salary Range: $180,000 to $200,000 USD per year **potential inclusive of commission** This salary range represents the low and high end of the estimated salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered for the role is dependent on several factors. Our base salary is just one component of a comprehensive total rewards package. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Hybrid ## About Otter.ai ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: AI-powered meeting transcription and productivity software - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises, teams, sales, recruiting, education, and media professionals - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Create smarter tools that free people up to do their best work.” ## Products & Services - **Otter Meeting Agent**: AI notetaker that joins meetings, records conversations, provides live transcription (multi-language), automated summaries, action items, and insights. Available as a desktop app (Mac/Windows) and mobile. Integrates with CRM, calendar, and can be queried via Otter AI Chat. - **Otter SDR Agent**: Handles live demos and booked meetings directly from a company’s website. - **Otter Recruiting Agent**: Provides real-time interview assistance, structured candidate insights, and automated follow-ups. - **Otter for Education**: Tailored transcription and note-taking for classroom or lecture settings. - **Otter for Media**: Optimized for content creation and media workflows. - **Otter AI Chat / MCP Server**: Connects meeting knowledge to AI chat tools like ChatGPT and Claude for deeper analysis and workflow automation. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metrics**: - Annual Revenue: $12.9M (estimated) - Total Funding: $73M - Headcount: 202 employees (+14.6% YoY) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Spectrum Equity, Omega Venture Partners (lead Series B), Horizons Ventures, Draper Associates, DFJ DragonFund - **Growth Signals**: - 14.6% headcount growth year-over-year - 30 active job postings (up 36.4% monthly, 57.9% quarterly) - Expanding product lineup with specialized AI agents (SDR, Recruiting) - Operating in 7 countries (US, Canada, UK, Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, India) ## Competitive Advantages - **Real-time, multi-language transcription** with speaker recognition and automated summaries – differentiates from basic recording tools. - **Enterprise-grade security and governance** (compliance controls, data governance). - **Integrated AI chat** that surfaces meeting knowledge across connected apps (CRM, MCP Server). - **Specialized agents** (SDR, Recruiting) that automate workflows beyond note-taking. - **High user satisfaction** (4.6/5 product rating) and strong employer brand (4.5/5 on Glassdoor, Great Place to Work certified). ## Strategic Focus - Scaling AI capabilities beyond transcription into proactive meeting intelligence and workflow automation. - Expanding enterprise adoption with tailored agents for sales, recruiting, and education. - Deepening integrations with CRM and AI chat ecosystems (ChatGPT, Claude) to become a “Conversational Knowledge Engine.” - Growing headcount and hiring across engineering, product, sales, marketing, and data science. ## Why Work Here - **Hybrid work model**: Mix of in-office (Mountain View and San Francisco) and remote days; quarterly Bay Area gatherings. - **Compensation**: Highly competitive salaries, equity option packages, 401(k) plan. - **Time off**: Minimum 15 days PTO, 18 weeks maternity leave, 8 weeks paternity leave. - **Health & wellness**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability from day one. - **Office perks**: Free parking, pet-friendly, on-site fitness center, putting green, bocce court, unlimited snacks. - **Culture**: Values include Be Authentic, Think Team, Create Delight, Build Fast, Push Limits. High employee satisfaction (4.5/5 on Glassdoor) and Great Place to Work certified. - **Engineering culture**: Strong technical talent pool (alumni from Google, Meta, Apple, Uber, AWS); 104 employees in technical roles (37% of workforce). ## Sources 1. [otter.ai (main site)](https://otter.ai/) 2. [otter.ai careers page](https://home.otter.ai/careers) 3. [LinkedIn company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/otter-ai) 4. 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