Account Executive - Chicago

padletยท Sales
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About this role

Padlet is building software for a good education. A good education is one that inspires curiosity, creativity, and community. Our software enables that through visual content creation and collaboration in millions of classrooms worldwide.

Our goal of reaching a billion users worldwide. While we've had great organic traction, sales is going to be key to meeting that goal. We are looking for an Account Executive to help us with that. This is a remote position, but candidates must be based in Chicago.

Responsibilities

  • Sell.

  • Be very good at it.

Qualifications

  • You like working hard.

  • You are honest.

  • You are humble.

  • You have a track record of crushing it as an Account Executive.

  • Bonus: You have experience selling to schools.

  • Bonus: you have a good sense of humor.

About Padlet

  • Vision: Every child in the world will grow up with Mickey Mouse and Padlet.

  • Product: We are making the default way of collecting and sharing thoughts on the Internet. People love the product.

  • Impact: We have 40 million users, making Padlet one of the most used apps on the planet.

  • Money: We are venture backed AND fiscally responsible. We are built to last one hundred years.

  • Badassery: We are only 70 odd people. That's over half a million active users per person.

Some people youโ€˜d be working with

  • Gerard Searchfield: Insists that wallabies and kangaroos are different animals, artificially inflating the biodiversity of his homeland. Will notice a 1px misalignment from 18 feet away.

  • Aly Dalgetty: Loves animals so much that if stranded on a remote island with other people, would probably kill another human before touching the fauna for food. Helps our members while petting her dog, George.

Special time to join

Because we're small, we move fast. And because we have tremendous traction, your work will impact millions. This combination of speed and impact is rare and quite satisfying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Account Executive - Chicago position at padlet?
The salary for this Account Executive - Chicago role at padlet is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Account Executive - Chicago job at padlet remote?
Yes, this Account Executive - Chicago position at padlet is remote, with team members based in Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Account Executive - Chicago role at padlet full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Account Executive - Chicago role in the Sales department at padlet.
Which team or department does the Account Executive - Chicago at padlet belong to?
This Account Executive - Chicago position is part of the Sales department at padlet. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Account Executive - Chicago position at padlet?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to padlet's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Account Executive - Chicago job at padlet posted?
This Account Executive - Chicago position at padlet was posted on Mar 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Account Executive - Chicago
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