Education Partnerships & Growth Lead

Vertex Education; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Unlimited PTO

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

Vertex Education in the United States seeks a results‑oriented sales professional to identify prospects, qualify opportunities, and grow accounts in the K‑12 education market across multiple states. You will partner with Partnership Consultants, conduct outbound outreach, travel to conferences, and collaborate with school leaders and Boards to align Vertex services with client goals.

This role requires 3–5 years of direct sales experience, excellent communication, and strong CRM skills; it

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education.
• 3–5 years of direct sales experience to organizational leadership including C‑level staff and Boards.
• Experience with nonprofits and/or charter schools is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients using sales research strategies and compile targets.
• Outreach to targets with Partnership Consultant to turn qualified leads into opportunities.
• Develop relationships with school leaders, department heads, and Board members to understand goals and pain points.
• Qualify needs through consultative questioning and handle objections effectively.
• Develop strategic sales plans to align client needs with Vertex services.
• Travel to conferences and events to cultivate relationships and drive opportunities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date HubSpot data and report market findings to leadership.

Skills

Lead generation

Prospect research

Relationship building

Consultative selling

Objection handling

Executive communication

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HubSpot

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertex Education in the United States seeks a results‑oriented sales professional to identify prospects, qualify opportunities, and grow accounts in the K‑12 education market across multiple states. You will partner with Partnership Consultants, conduct outbound outreach, travel to conferences, and collaborate with school leaders and Boards to align Vertex services with client goals.

This role requires 3–5 years of direct sales experience, excellent communication, and strong CRM skills; it