National Sales Manager, Professional Development

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HRA

Retirement contributions

Generous leave

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders seeks a National Sales Manager, Professional Development to lead nationwide sales for education-focused offerings. This remote role requires prospecting, consultative selling, and closing deals, with Salesforce proficiency and collaboration with marketing.

The role demands 5-7 years outside sales experience, travel up to 50%, and the ability to grow revenue. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000 annually, with benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of outside sales experience with a proven track record of meeting targets.
• Experience selling early childhood professional development products preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to adapt strategies based on market trends.
• Proficient in sales processes and tools, particularly Salesforce.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of professional development products to clients nationwide.
• Meet or exceed individual sales targets through proactive prospecting and closing.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies using a consultative approach.
• Manage a personal sales pipeline from prospecting to closing.
• Maintain a deep understanding of products to effectively communicate their value.
• Participate in events and conferences to generate new business opportunities.
• Track sales information and maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with marketing for targeted cross-selling campaigns.
• Analyze sales metrics to identify trends and improve effectiveness.
• Support and guide other sales team members to achieve their targets.

Skills

Outside sales

Salesforce

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Travel up to 50%

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a National Sales Manager, Professional Development to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role will lead nationwide sales efforts for professional development offerings, with a strong focus on prospecting, consultative selling, and closing business. The position partners closely with marketing and internal sales colleagues to grow revenue, strengthen the pipeline, and expand market reach. It also requires clear communication of product value, disciplined use of Salesforce, and an ability to adapt strategy based on sales performance and market trends.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $140,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of professional development products to clients nationwide
• Meet or exceed individual sales targets through proactive prospecting and closing
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies using a consultative approach
• Manage a personal sales pipeline from prospecting to closing
• Maintain a deep understanding of products to effectively communicate their value
• Participate in events and conferences to generate new business opportunities
• Track sales information and maintain accurate records in Salesforce
• Collaborate with marketing for targeted cross-selling campaigns
• Analyze sales metrics to identify trends and improve effectiveness
• Support and guide other sales team members to achieve their targets

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of outside sales experience with proven success in meeting sales targets
• Experience selling early childhood professional development products is preferred
• Strong analytical skills to adapt strategies based on market trends
• Proficient in sales processes and tools, particularly Salesforce
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Retirement contributions
• Generous leave benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.