Ascension

Sales Manager – Schools

Ascension

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Lead development and execution of a sales strategy for Ascension’s Pillars of Faith K–8 curriculum and other Parish, Schools, and Small Group products.
  • Drive adoption across Catholic schools and parishes with a focus on building relationships with diocesan leaders.
  • Expand market presence in Catholic education, strengthen parish and diocesan relationships, and secure long-term partnerships.
  • Report to the Associate General Manager of the Schools team and collaborate with Directing Manager, Associate GMs, Marketing Managers, and Parish Relationship Managers.
  • Develop and implement tailored sales plans with clear goals, timelines, and KPIs to achieve annual sales goals.
  • Identify and prioritize high-potential dioceses and school networks for targeted outreach, pilots, and relationship-building.
  • Align campaigns, messaging, and lead generation with Marketing; create and maintain a structured sales pipeline in HubSpot.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing agreements with dioceses, schools, and parishes.
  • Build and sustain strategic relationships with diocesan leadership and represent Ascension at conferences and diocesan events.
  • Partner internally to set sales priorities, allocate resources, create sales collateral, train staff, and provide market feedback to product teams.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform positioning and sales strategy.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in Catholic education, publishing, or faith-based markets. 10+ years of sales experience preferred.
  • BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Deep understanding of Catholic education and catechetical formation.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and a proven ability to build trust-based relationships across varied stakeholder groups.
  • Demonstrated success in building relationships and driving adoption within Catholic schools or dioceses.
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences.
  • Proficiency with HubSpot (CRM) and sales tracking tools.
  • Ability to interpret customer data, analyze trends, and report findings.
  • Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Willingness to travel to events and the Ascension office in Exton, PA, as needed.
  • Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.
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