Account Executive at Edutech Company (Remote) at Paired

, , Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

1200.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Research, Pipeline Building, Outreach, Relationship Management, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, CRM Tools, Strategic Planning, Lead Generation, Communication, Self-Starter, Initiative, Partnership Management, Deal Closing

Industry

Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

Description

Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency that pairs remote work with top-tier talent. We help individuals from around the world connect with great companies that are looking for their specific skill set. Our mission is to provide great jobs to talented people, no matter where they are located. Role Summary We are looking for a proactive and driven Account Executive to expand partnership network across Southeast Asia. This role requires someone who can independently source, research, and build a strong pipeline of potential partners from scratch, while also maintaining and strengthening existing relationships. You will lead outreach efforts to educational counselors, schools, colleges, research clubs, and media partners, driving new collaborations while ensuring current partnerships remain active and productive. This position suits someone resourceful, strategic, and confident in building ecosystems and not just managing them. About Our Clients Our client, is an education-focused organization working closely with schools, counselors, colleges, and academic communities across Asia. They are expanding their partnership network and are looking for an Account Executive to drive outreach, relationship management, and new business development initiatives in broader Southeast Asia region (mainly China and India). Responsibilities Independently source, research, and build a targeted list of potential partners within the education ecosystem. Conduct structured outreach to educational counselors, schools, colleges, research clubs, media companies, and other relevant institutions. Identify, pitch, and secure new partnership opportunities to drive regional growth. Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing partners to ensure long-term collaboration and engagement. Manage and track partnership pipelines, activities, and performance using internal systems or CRM tools. Continuously refine outreach strategies and partnership approaches to improve conversion and expansion. Based in Malaysia (Indonesia-based candidates may also be considered). Fluent in English and Mandarin with strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to independently source leads and build partnership pipelines from the ground up. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to conduct outreach and close partnership deals. Self-starter with high ownership, strong initiative, and comfort working in a remote environment. Experience in the education industry, preferably working with educational counselors or academic institutions. Competitive salary – earn between $1,000–$1,200 per month, depending on experience. Remote flexibility – work from anywhere within the region. Standard Asia working hours, with approximately 2 hours of overlap with EST mornings. Opportunity to work with international partners across India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

The Account Executive will be responsible for independently sourcing, researching, and building a strong pipeline of potential partners across Southeast Asia, focusing on educational institutions and related entities. This role also involves leading outreach efforts and maintaining productive relationships with existing partners to drive regional growth.