About the role

  • National Sales Manager leading a sales team to drive revenue for educational software company. Responsible for team performance, recruitment, training, and achieving sales targets with regular travel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop programs and initiatives that drive the sales team’s ability to achieve or exceed the company’s revenue and contribution targets
  • Prepare pipeline updates and sales forecasts on a regular basis
  • Meet or exceed annual sales revenue quota given for overall team performance
  • Assist in recruiting and hiring process for sales team members conducting resume review, initial interviews, attending career fairs, and coordinating outreach efforts to local business schools
  • Oversee onboarding and training program for members of the regional team
  • Provide in-the-field training for team members and assistance for high stakes opportunities
  • Conduct continual training on product, process, and professional development for team members
  • Provide strategic direction for team members on sales strategies and company goals
  • Facilitate weekly meetings with each team member to provide individual guidance and support for specific sales opportunities
  • Offer alternate “open door” time to serve as a resource to the team for questions
  • Manage employee performance reviews, time off requests, and overall development of team members
  • Perform research and identify new potential customers and new market opportunities
  • Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs
  • Monitor and analyze performance metrics and suggest improvements
  • Establish professional relationships with key personnel at top accounts

Requirements

  • Demonstrable success in sales management, leading a high-performance sales team
  • Experience working across multiple states and regions
  • 5 + years of experience with Higher Ed Tech sales
  • BA in Business, MA preferred
  • Must have an inspiring and approachable leadership style with the ability to develop staff to increase sales and marketing performance levels.
  • Command of business acumen
  • Experience with systems to build sales leads, create a reliable forecast and manage the sales team
  • Analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset
  • Must be comfortable with and knowledgeable about eLearning technologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in using technology programs like Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Slack etc.
  • Must be willing to travel 50%-60% during the fall and spring selling season (September - December, January - May)

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and bonus plan
  • Generous Health Benefits (Medical insurance (BCBS), Vision insurance (EyeMed), Dental insurance (Mutual of Omaha))
  • Employer HSA Match
  • Employer Match to 401k retirement plan
  • Generous vacation time, sick time, discretionary days, and paid holidays
  • 100% employer-paid dental, EAP, life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
  • And much more!

Job title

National Sales Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$100,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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