Outside Sales - Director of Partnerships, IA / ND/SD /NE

Just Right Reader; Strand (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Director of Partnerships to enhance literacy outcomes for students. This full-time remote role involves building relationships with school districts, understanding their literacy needs, and exceeding sales targets for engaging educational products. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their experience in education and sales to make a meaningful impact. Join a dedicated team focused on transforming reading experiences for children across America, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work setting.

Benefits

Remote Work Environment

Home Office Stipend

Parental Leave

Childcare Credit

Company Expense Card

Access to Office in Dallas, TX

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in educational leadership or district operations.
• Strong organization and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with district leaders to understand literacy needs.
• Meet or exceed sales targets for educational materials.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Organization

Consultative Sales Approach

Understanding of Literacy Needs

Education

Experience in Education

Leadership Experience

Tools

Hubspot

Job description

Outside Sales - Director of Partnerships, IA / ND/SD /NE

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About Just Right Reader

At Just Right Reader, our mission is to make reading fun and help students learn to read with engaging decodables that represent students in America's schools. When students want to read and feel successful, their achievement rises! Join us in changing reading outcomes!

Just Right Reader is ideal for individuals passionate about learning and teaching, thriving in cross-disciplinary teams of educators, sales professionals, developers, designers, and product lovers.

About This Opportunity

We are hiring an experienced Director of Partnerships who is passionate about literacy and eager to partner with school districts to boost reading achievement. This full-time remote sales role involves developing your territory, growing your pipeline, and onboarding new customers by understanding how Just Right Reader can meet their literacy needs. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas to districts and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Candidates should reside in Iowa or South Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with district leaders by understanding their early literacy needs and employing a consultative sales approach
• Develop your territory and maintain a healthy pipeline by engaging with regional organizations, attending local conferences, and understanding regional initiatives, funding sources, and legislation
• Meet or exceed sales targets for Classroom Libraries and Take-Home Decodable Packs
• Use sales tools effectively (e.g., Hubspot)
• Occasional travel for conferences and district meetings is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a principal or district leader familiar with school operations and district collaborations
• Ownership mentality with strong organization and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-growing organization
• Willingness to share learnings and collaborate to improve team effectiveness
• Deep empathy for educators and a passion for early literacy; prior teaching or district leadership experience is highly preferred

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's literacy
• Work with a passionate, innovative team in education
• 100% remote work environment with access to an office in Dallas, TX
• Company expense card and home office stipend
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave
• Urbansitter Membership + $500 childcare credit annually

Just Right Reader is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.