K-12 Education Growth & Partnerships Lead

Innovative Office Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Office Solutions in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Education Business Development Manager to drive growth in the K-12 education market by building strategic relationships with schools and districts. You will develop plans, lead sales conversations, tailor proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet educators' needs and expand customer partnerships.

This full-time role requires a hunter mindset, strong communication, and ability to navigate complex

Qualifications

• A proven track record of prospecting, developing, and closing new business, preferably in B2B sales, education sales, or a related industry.
• Experience selling to K-12 schools, public or private school districts, or other education organizations strongly preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with decision-makers and influence purchasing decisions across multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong consultative selling skills, including asking thoughtful questions, identifying customer needs, and presenting tailored solutions.
• Understanding of school and district purchasing processes, budget cycles, procurement practices, and the dynamics of selling into education environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan focused on growing revenue and market share within the K‑12 education market.
• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities with public and private schools, school districts, charter schools, and other education organizations.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, referrals, industry events, and targeted prospecting.
• Establish relationships with key education decision‑makers, including superintendents, district administrators, business managers, principals, curriculum leaders, purchasing departments, and school operations teams.
• Understand school and district priorities, purchasing processes, budget cycles, and procurement requirements to effectively navigate the education sales cycle.
• Lead sales conversations, presentations, and product demonstrations that uncover customer needs and position Innovative Office Solutions as a trusted partner.
• Develop tailored proposals and recommendations that align with each school's or district's goals, challenges, and budget.
• Promote Innovative Office Solutions’ full suite of products and services, identifying opportunities to introduce additional solutions and expand customer relationships.
• Monitor competitive activity, market trends, district initiatives, and funding opportunities to identify new avenues for growth.

Job description

Innovative Office Solutions in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Education Business Development Manager to drive growth in the K-12 education market by building strategic relationships with schools and districts. You will develop plans, lead sales conversations, tailor proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet educators' needs and expand customer partnerships.

This full-time role requires a hunter mindset, strong communication, and ability to navigate complex