Direct, develop, mentor and coach a field-based sales team that delivers profitable growth
Carefully analyze and evaluate opportunity reports with entrepreneurial eyes in order to identify new opportunities and forecasts to prioritize and drive territory growth
Develop, implement and adjust strategic plans with an eye to exceed regional business development and sales goals
Maintain a high level of understanding of the full suite of VHLs K12 print and digital products.
Maintain tight oversight of customer trends, market landscape, competitive insights and consumer trends in order to drive action plans and develop winning tactics to the field
Provides feedback and prepares regular reports to Sales, Marketing & Technology leadership
Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences when appropriate
Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients, manage and close strategic opportunities
Ensure consistent utilization, management and administration of Salesforce.com (CRM), products, technology and policies
Manage region's expenses and ensure that they are within budget and proper coverage
Effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of successful field-oriented consultative sales experience within the education, publishing, ed-tech or similar industry
Experience with the state adoption process related to educational products and materials
3+ years’ leadership experience managing and developing both remote/field-based sales team members with a strong ‘player-coach’ mentality
High level of comfort using sales tools, CRMs, and other technologies for analyzing sales data and creating accurate regional forecasts
Customer service orientation
Exceptional sales skills including strategic thinking, prospecting, planning, presentation, negotiation, relationship building, territory management and active listening skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with advanced presentation and technology skills
Ability to strategically execute effective business travel including setting appointments
A willingness to travel within the region (50-60%+) to support team member development and success + travel to sales leadership/team meetings without restrictions
Benefits
life/health/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
educational assistance
commuter pass subsidies
generous employee referral bonuses
PTO
paid holidays
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