K-12 Education Partnerships Lead — Remote/Field

LittleRuth LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Little Ruth LLC. is seeking a Sales & Business Development Client Partner to grow partnerships with elementary schools, libraries, and education programs across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

The role emphasizes longer-term relationships and field-based work, with 25–30 hours per week, evenings and some weekends, and a strong focus on school- and program-based partnerships. Base pay plus commissions rewards performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in K–3 or elementary education sales, partnerships, or business development.
• Proven experience selling books, curriculum, instructional materials, educational programs, or services.
• Strong existing network across DC, Maryland, and Virginia school systems.
• Startup or early-stage growth experience is a plus.
• Comfortable engaging with teachers, principals, librarians, program directors, district staff, and PTA leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consistent outreach through calls, emails, in-person visits, and events.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of schools, libraries, and education programs.
• Secure meetings with principals, assistant principals, librarians, curriculum leaders, district staff, and PTA leaders.
• Represent Little Ruth with confidence, warmth, and clear product knowledge.
• Present Little Ruth offerings clearly and thoughtfully to schools and programs.
• Tailor solutions to each partner’s instructional goals, student population, schedule, and funding environment.
• Manage relationships across public, private, parochial, and charter settings.
• Convert initial engagements into paid Story Lab packages and Activity Kit implementations.
• Close new business and expand partnerships through repeat visits, additional grades, or multi-site engagements.
• Participate in weekly or bi-weekly real-time working sessions with leadership.
• Provide clear updates on outreach activity, scheduled meetings, pipeline status, and closed business.
• Collaborate to refine messaging, pitches, and partnership approaches as the work evolves.

Job description

Little Ruth LLC. is seeking a Sales & Business Development Client Partner to grow partnerships with elementary schools, libraries, and education programs across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

The role emphasizes longer-term relationships and field-based work, with 25–30 hours per week, evenings and some weekends, and a strong focus on school- and program-based partnerships. Base pay plus commissions rewards performance.