[Hiring] Music Education Partnerships Manager @Ensemble Performing Arts

Role Description

NEMC (National Educational Music Company), part of Ensemble Performing Arts, supports school music programs nationwide by connecting educators, local dealer partners, and lesson programs.

As a Music Education Partnerships Manager, you are responsible for building and growing a territory—working directly with music educators, affiliate dealers, and Ensemble lesson locations to strengthen programs and expand student participation in music. This is a field-based role where you own your territory and are responsible for driving growth across rentals, lessons, and program participation. This is a full-time remote position with regular required travel within the Fairfax, VA region.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong relationships with music educators, school leaders, and administrators
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school music programs in your territory
• Grow instrument rental participation by working closely with educators and engaging families
• Develop and expand relationships with affiliate dealers, including identifying new local partners
• Help connect students from school programs into Ensemble lesson schools
• Plan and support key events such as recruitment nights, parent nights, and instrument trial events
• Manage your territory plan, track activity, and follow up consistently to drive results
• Coordinate with internal teams to support delivery, service, and program needs

What Success Looks Like

• You build and grow a high-performing territory
• Educators trust you as a go-to partner
• Rental participation increases across your schools
• Affiliate dealer relationships are active and productive
• More students participate in lessons and stay engaged in music

Qualifications

• Experience working with school music programs, music educators, or a closely related environment
• Proven ability to manage and grow a defined territory, including driving participation, revenue, or business outcomes
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust and maintain long-term partnerships
• Experience operating independently in a field-based role
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within a defined territory
• Ability to lift and transport instruments and equipment (up to 50 lbs)

Requirements

• Background in music education, performance, or the music industry
• Experience working with K–12 schools, districts, or arts programs
• Prior experience in outside sales, account management, or territory-based roles
• Experience building new relationships and developing partnerships from scratch
• Familiarity with school-year cycles and seasonal recruitment periods
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
• Track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals in a territory-based role

Benefits

• $45,000 - $65,000 base salary annually, plus performance-based incentive compensation
• Monthly vehicle allowance plus coverage for travel and business-related expenses
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A culture focused on service, accountability, and continuous improvement