School Partnerships and Outreach Manager, HS Study Abroad

CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

Manager of School Partnerships and Sales Outreach for CIEE, driving enrollment in international education. Leading a team and cultivating school partnerships for high school study abroad programs.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the general manager of a dedicated sales territory (Illinois and Indiana).
Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan to meet and exceed student enrollment goals.
Cultivate and expand relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including principals, teachers, counselors, and alumni, to establish CIEE as the premier partner for global education.
Actively prospect and conduct high-volume outreach to new schools to build a sustainable pipeline.
Lead, manage, and mentor direct reports (Enrollment Coordinators) to oversee the student sales process, from lead generation to student travel.
Maximize conversions through close communication and teamwork.
Deliver engaging presentations to students, parents, and administrators, both virtually and in-person.
Travel extensively within your region during the September-February selling season to represent CIEE at conferences and in schools.
Take ownership of the entire student enrollment pipeline.
Guide your team to manage their pipelines and convert leads to travelers.
Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and school relationship statuses in our CRM system (e.g., Salesforce).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years of sales or other relevant experience, with a proven track record of building strong client relationships
Experience in international education, or related K-12 industries is a plus.
Spanish proficiency preferred.
Demonstrated experience in sales leadership or management.
Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a proven ability to build a sales territory.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present dynamically to large groups.
Proficiency in using a CRM system (e.g., Salesforce) to organize and prioritize a sales pipeline.
Willingness to be a flexible team player, with a passion for education and a belief in the power of global citizenship.
Eagerness to travel extensively within your territory during the key selling season.
Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
Gym Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & Long-term Disability
6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)
Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales Strategy DevelopmentLead GenerationEnrollment ManagementPresentation SkillsSales Pipeline Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam LeadershipEntrepreneurial SpiritFlexibilityPassion for Education