Sales Manager, Education

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💎 Seniority level: Manager

📍 Location: US

💸 Salary: 97500.0 - 125000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Education

🗣️ Languages: English

🪄 Skills: LeadershipCross-functional collaborationSales experienceTeam management

Requirements:

Demonstrated success in managing and leading sales teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Proven track record of managing frontline teams in roles that require high performance under pressure.
Strong people leadership capabilities, with a focus on continuous development.
A history of exceeding ambitious sales targets and objectives.
Highly skilled in using data to inform decisions, solve problems, and optimize sales performance.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the natural ability to motivate, engage, and develop individuals and teams.
A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities our customers face, particularly in managing complex and diverse accounts.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across multiple teams.

Responsibilities:

Manage and cultivate a high-performing remote sales team of 8-12 members.
Own and drive the sales strategy for our government accounts, identifying opportunities to build value propositions that resonate with customers and drive strong sales growth.
Work closely with our Go-To-Market (GTM), Operations, and Enablement teams to align on sales goals, provide data-driven insights, and refine systems and processes that empower the team to manage and grow education sales and professional development effectively
Use analytics to measure team performance, identify areas of improvement, and iteratively design processes that enhance sales effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and coaching to ensure that your team is equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to succeed and achieve both individual and team targets.
Establish clear performance metrics and regularly monitor progress, holding the team accountable to individual and collective sales goals. Provide regular feedback, support, and recognition to reinforce positive behaviors and outcomes.

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