District Sales Manager

Mheducation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales incentive plan

Medical benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

McGraw Hill’s Higher Education Sales team is seeking a District Sales Manager to lead a team of field Sales Representatives across North Carolina and Virginia. You will drive revenue growth and deliver cutting-edge educational solutions across SEM, B&E, and HSSL.

This role requires up to 50% travel, a valid driver’s license, and residency in the territory. A base salary of $110k–$145k with an incentive plan and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5+ years in a sales leadership role, with a proven ability to build, manage, and inspire teams.
• Track record of exceeding sales goals and driving revenue growth with solution selling.
• Strong expertise in training, coaching, and developing sales representatives.
• Ability to leverage market research and industry knowledge to drive product development and sales strategies.
• Customer-centric approach with a collaborative mindset and multi-team influence.
• Experience selling into higher education is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive Sales Strategy: Execute customer-centric sales strategies to exceed revenue goals within your geographic territory.
• Lead and Inspire: Foster a performance-driven culture through coaching, training, and development of your team.
• Attract and Retain Talent: Build a high-performing team by recruiting top talent and supporting growth.
• Build Relationships: Engage with internal and external customers to understand needs and deliver innovative solutions.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Marketing, Editorial, and Learning Solutions to execute strategies and train teams.

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching & development

Solution selling

Digital tools

Market insight

Customer-centric

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Lead, Inspire, and Drive Impact

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and make a meaningful impact in higher education? Join McGraw Hill’s Higher Education Sales team as a District Sales Manager, where you’ll lead a team of talented Sales Representatives, drive innovative strategies, and help shape the future of learning for educators and students.

About the Role

As a District Sales Manager, you’ll provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction to a team of field Sales Representatives across a territory that includes North Carolina and Virginia. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, exceeding profitability goals, and delivering cutting‑edge educational solutions that include technology, media, and print across disciplines such as Science, Engineering, Math (SEM); Business and Economics (B&E); and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Languages (HSSL).

This position requires up to 50% travel within the territory to meet with team members and university representatives, as well as 10% overnight and out‑of‑state travel. Candidates must permanently reside within the territory to be considered for the role. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout North Carolina and Virginia is required for this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive Sales Strategy: Execute customer‑centric sales strategies to exceed revenue goals within your geographic territory.

• Lead and Inspire: Foster a performance‑driven culture through coaching, training, and development of your team, focusing on solution selling and digital expertise.

• Attract and Retain Talent: Build a high‑performing team by recruiting top talent and creating an environment that supports growth and success.

• Build Relationships: Actively engage with internal and external customers to understand their needs, deliver innovative solutions, and cultivate lasting partnerships.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Marketing, Editorial, and Learning Solutions teams to execute strategies, provide market feedback, and contribute to product and sales training initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 5+ years in a sales leadership role, with a proven ability to build, manage, and inspire high‑performing teams.

• Track Record of Success: Demonstrated history of exceeding sales goals and driving revenue growth with an expertise in solution selling, with a strong understanding of digital tools and technologies.

• Team Development Skills: Strong expertise in training, coaching, and developing sales representatives to maximize their potential.

• Market Insight: Proven ability to leverage market research and industry knowledge to drive product development and sales strategies.

• Customer‑Centric Approach: Passionate about understanding customer needs and delivering impactful solutions.

• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work cross‑functionally and contribute to broader organizational initiatives.

• Higher Education Industry Experience: Experience selling into the higher education market is strongly preferred.

• Travel Requirements: Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel extensively within the defined territory (up to 50% travel).

Why McGraw Hill?

At McGraw Hill, we’re redefining education through innovative digital solutions. As a District Sales Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, make a tangible impact on educators and learners, and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

The pay range for this position is between $110,000 - $145,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual sales incentive plan is included as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.