Partnerships Director - Southern States

Just Right Reader, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Home office stipend

12 weeks parental leave

Annual childcare credit + Urbansitter

Company expense card

Mission-driven team

Job summary

Just Right Reader, Inc. is seeking a Partnerships Director to build relationships with district and school leaders, own the full sales cycle, and translate needs into solutions that advance literacy.

This remote role requires extensive travel to districts and conferences, with the chance to shape regional growth and long-term partnerships across your area.

You bring 3+ years of district leadership experience, a strong literacy background, and a proven ability to meet sales goals in education.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a school or district administrator (e.g., principal, assistant principal, superintendent)
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy and the science of reading
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment and contribute to a collaborative team
• Comfort with storytelling, strategy, and working with data to guide decisions
• Sales-driven with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding quotas

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from first conversation through signed agreement
• Build strong, trusted relationships with school and district leaders
• Actively generate new opportunities by identifying leads and developing a robust pipeline
• Deeply understand local literacy priorities, funding sources, and district goals
• Represent Just Right Reader at regional conferences, events, and meetings with decision-makers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth handoff and successful long-term implementation
• Consistently meet or exceed sales goals for district growth and product adoption

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

Remote work

Storytelling

Data-driven

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Email outreach

Job description

Just Right Reader is a forward-thinking curriculum provider committed to advancing literacy for students from Birth through 12th Grade. Our comprehensive resources are designed to support all learners, including upper-grade students requiring additional intervention to develop foundational skills. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our high-quality materials and tools equip educators with the support they need to accelerate achievement and foster lifelong readers.

The Role: Partnerships Director

Are you a current or former principal, assistant principal or district level administrator who wants to keep making a difference in literacy, from a new angle?

At Just Right Reader, we create decodable books that are engaging, effective and enjoyable. We're hiring educators who have significant experience at the administration level of a school or school district to serve as a sales representative in our Partnership Director role.

As a Partnerships Director, you'll work directly with district and school leaders to understand their needs and bring solutions that help students learn to read. You will also play a major role in growing our presence across your region by developing relationships, attending regional events, and converting those relationships into long-term, revenue generating partnerships.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES EXTENSIVE TRAVEL

What You'll Do:

• Own the full sales cycle from first conversation through signed agreement
• Build strong, trusted relationships with school and district leaders
• Actively generate new opportunities by identifying leads, making outreach, and developing a robust pipeline
• Deeply understand local literacy priorities, funding sources, and district goals to position Just Right Reader as the right solution
• Represent Just Right Reader at regional conferences, events, and meetings with decision-makers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth handoff and successful long-term implementation
• Consistently meet or exceed your sales goals for district growth and product adoption

What You Bring:

• At least 3 years of experience as a school or district administrator (such as principal, assistant principal, superintendent or assistant superintendent)
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy and the science of reading
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment and contribute to a collaborative team
• Comfort with storytelling, strategy, and working with data to guide decisions
• A natural drive to sell - this can mean you've closed deals in education, pitched programs to your district, or even worked retail in college. You're energized by the challenge of getting to "yes" and aren't afraid to own a sales quota

Why Join Us:

At Just Right Reader, we're transforming how children learn to read. You'll be part of a passionate, growing team committed to educational equity, literacy innovation, and joyful learning.

Perks and Benefits:

• Fully remote role, with occasional travel to schools, district offices, and conferences
• Company expense card and home office stipend
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Annual $500 childcare credit plus Urbansitter membership
• A mission-driven team that is passionate about literacy