Higher Education Sales Representative

Packback

Field Sales Representative for Packback engaging with professors in Chicago, IL. Building relationships and expanding business opportunities with educational institutions.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build relationships with professors and faculty through on-campus visits (3 days/week)
Expand adoption at universities with existing usage and open new accounts at untapped schools
Conduct product demos and deliver engaging, in-person presentations
Support your campus activity with email, phone, and LinkedIn outreach
Strategically manage your territory to prioritize high-potential opportunities
Hand off new faculty to Customer Success post-sale to support implementation
Track your work and pipeline using CRM tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–4 years in a sales role (education, publishing, edtech, or similar)
Experience selling to professors, teachers, or academic audiences
Familiarity with campus culture and academic workflows
Strong organizational skills and independence in managing a territory
A passion for education, curiosity, and a positive, team-oriented mindset
Willingness and ability to travel 50–75% of the time across your region

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 weeks of paid leave for welcoming new children
Multiple Health and Welfare Benefit Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k plan (with employer matching)
Flexible + Remote Work Opportunities
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
Calm and DoorDash subscriptions

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Soft Skills

strong organizational skillsindependencepassion for educationcuriositypositive mindsetteam-oriented mindset