Solutions Executive

Solutions Executive Category:  Sales Req ID:  966 Date:  Mar 20, 2026 Location:  Leawood, KS, US, 66211 IA, US MI, US IN, US Remote, US 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 relevant sales experience with a proven track record 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