Education Account Manager — School Partnerships & Growth

Woodwind & Brasswind; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plus company match

Mental health support

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

Music & Arts, a division of Guitar Center, seeks a Business Development Sales Specialist (Education Account Manager) to build relationships with schools from elementary to high school. You will drive rentals, repairs, and product growth while expanding program adoption and serving as a trusted partner to educators and students.

In this role you will develop strategic territory plans, conduct weekly outreach, manage pipelines in Salesforce, and collaborate with stores and regional coordinators to

Qualifications

• Sales, customer engagement, or community relations experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn CRM systems.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience working with music educators or school districts (preferred).
• Bilingual capability (especially Spanish) (preferred).
• Strong practical understanding of band & orchestral instruments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with educators, administrators, and district decision-makers.
• Expand Music & Arts footprint using district databases and prioritized lists.
• Establish weekly outreach rhythms (calls, emails, visits, virtual meetings).
• Develop strategic territory plans focused on new programs and educator support.
• Achieve educator conversations, meetings, and school visits targets weekly.
• Respond to inbound leads within 24 hours and maintain Salesforce pipeline.
• Drive renewals and expansions across rentals, repairs, and products.
• Collaborate with Regional Logistics Coordinators to stay client-focused.
• Host educator nights and community events with local stores.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Travel willingness

Valid driver's license

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Performance, Music Business, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Job description

Music & Arts, a division of Guitar Center, seeks a Business Development Sales Specialist (Education Account Manager) to build relationships with schools from elementary to high school. You will drive rentals, repairs, and product growth while expanding program adoption and serving as a trusted partner to educators and students.

In this role you will develop strategic territory plans, conduct weekly outreach, manage pipelines in Salesforce, and collaborate with stores and regional coordinators to