Central Education Sales VP – Growth Leader

Curriculum Associates, LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 127,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Curriculum Associates seeks a seasoned sales leader to drive growth across the Central Area, managing bookings, renewals, and pipelines while mentoring a team of Sales Directors. You will become an authority on our programs and stay abreast of education trends.

You will build relationships with district leaders, deliver compelling presentations, and collaborate across Marketing, Product, Legal, and Finance to optimize the customer lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in sales leadership within education or related industries.
• Proven track record in driving growth and exceeding targets.
• Strong leadership in recruiting, training, and coaching sales teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strategic, data-driven thinker with market awareness.
• Experience with SaaS-based sales environments is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Regional Growth Leadership: meet and exceed area growth expectations.
• Own bookings, renewal, and pipeline targets across Central Area territory.
• Become SME on company programs and educational trends.
• Lead and develop a team of Sales Directors; drive performance and planning.
• Build high-level district relationships and position Curriculum Associates as a partner.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Finance to support full lifecycle.
• Oversee development and execution of sales plans and strategies.

Skills

Strong listening and communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Results oriented

Decision making & accountability

Leadership & team development

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Proficiency with MS Office & CRM tools

Sales presentations & negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CRM & Marketing Automation tools

Outlook

Job description

Curriculum Associates seeks a seasoned sales leader to drive growth across the Central Area, managing bookings, renewals, and pipelines while mentoring a team of Sales Directors. You will become an authority on our programs and stay abreast of education trends.

You will build relationships with district leaders, deliver compelling presentations, and collaborate across Marketing, Product, Legal, and Finance to optimize the customer lifecycle.