[Hiring] Manager of Educational Partnerships @CENTER FOR THE COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM

Role Description

We’re seeking a strategic, territory-focused Sales Manager with a passion for K–12 education and a proven ability to deliver impactful curriculum solutions to schools and districts. This role requires a goal-driven professional with a strong record of exceeding sales targets through thoughtful planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate excels in managing complex sales cycles, from prospecting to closing—while maintaining a strong focus on customer relationships.

• Must reside in Central or Southern CA
• Understand local district funding and initiatives, align Collaborative Classroom programs to support those needs, and assist schools and districts with quotes and purchase orders.
• Relationship-sales knowledge
• Strong, demonstrable network with key decision makers and influencers in school districts
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Data savvy and able to prioritize, plan and execute sales strategies in a fast-paced work environment
• Technology Skills: Facility with Google Suite, Mac OS, MS Office Suite, and shared filing systems; Salesforce efficiency preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Teaching Credential (preferred)
• Administrative Credential (preferred)
• Master’s/Doctorate (preferred)

Requirements

• Sales Cycle Mastery: Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle — from prospecting and cold outreach to closing and post-sale follow-up.
• Listening & Questioning: Exceptional listening skills and the ability to ask insightful, open-ended questions to uncover district needs, priorities, and pain points.
• Getting to Decision Makers: Skilled at identifying and engaging key education decision-makers, including superintendents, curriculum directors, and principals.
• Matching Needs to Solutions: Strong consultative selling approach with the ability to align curriculum offerings to district goals and challenges, particularly in literacy and instructional improvement.
• Relationship Management & Development: Demonstrated ability to build trust with existing clients while proactively driving new business development.
• Performance Orientation: Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
• Persuasiveness & Emotional Intelligence: Capable of influencing buying decisions through empathy, clear communication, and value-driven storytelling.
• Education Market Experience (Preferred): Familiarity with the K–12 education space, particularly in curriculum, instructional resources, or EdTech sales.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $101,221 - $105,325 annual salary
• Eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus as well as a sales-based bonus plan.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including:
  • 403b plan with generous company contributions
  • Group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life, AD&D and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
• Time off accrual program including:
  • Vacation (starting with 17 days in years 1-3 and 22 days at year 4)
  • 10 sick days/calendar year
  • 10 paid holidays (including a company-wide winter shutdown in December)
  • 5 days/year company-funded disability
  • Emergency medical donor program for employees who may have exhausted their time-off accruals