Regional Sales Manager - Central

Macmillan Learning; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Allowance

Generous Health Benefits (Medical, etc

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Macmillan Learning seeks a Regional Manager to lead a sales team across Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. You will recruit, train, and coach reps, build a high-performing region, and drive new business development to meet revenue targets.

The role requires strategic planning, pipeline management, and strong communication. Travel up to 40% and a bias for data-driven decisions guide decision making in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years of work experience in a Sales environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience using Salesforce, including ability to generate and analyze SFDC reports.
• Demo and presentation skills, preferably of digital products.

Responsibilities

• Leads the recruitment process to attract top talent and build cohesive regional team.
• Implements training curriculum for new hires and works with specialists and mentors to provide on‑campus training.
• Collaborates with L&D, Sales Director, and other regional managers to build continuous training for all reps and specific paths for individualized growth.
• Communicates organizational vision and goals to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Responsible for clarifying expectations for all aspects of Sales Representative position.
• Manages communication, coaching, and work travel with each Sales Representative to develop skills, evaluate performance, and build relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Demo and presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

The Regional Manager is responsible for leading a team of sales professionals to meet and exceed annual new business development and growth targets as well as a base + growth goal within a defined region. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic business perspective, excel in data analysis and pipeline management, and foster collaboration and effective communication within teams. This role involves recruiting, training, and building a high‑performing team while promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. This territory covers Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. It is expected that the incumbent lives within this territory.

We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team's success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply – we're excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Sales Management

• Leads the recruitment process to attract top talent and build cohesive regional team.
• Implements training curriculum for new hires and works with specialists and mentors to provide on‑campus training.
• Collaborates with L&D, Sales Director, and other regional managers to build continuous training for all reps and specific paths for individualized growth.
• Effectively communicates organizational (and sales specific) vision and goals to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Responsible for clarifying expectations for all aspects of Sales Representative position.
• Manages communication, coaching, and work travel with each Sales Representative to develop their skills, evaluate performance, and build relationships.
• When necessary, engage in direct communication to address performance issues or manage conflict.
• Consistently works to improve business processes and systems to make workflow efficient for sales team.
• Responsible for maintaining strong individual and team morale within region.
• Leads through change by being open to new ideas, clearly articulating new expectations or goals, and actively listens to feedback.
• Use critical thinking and good business sense to make decisions involving varying level of risk and ambiguity.

Strategic Planning

• Develop and execute Regional Business Plan to achieve revenue goals.
• Oversee and provide guidance on Sales Territory Business plans.
• Coordinate and orchestrate all sales resources, travel, and sales support throughout the region.
• Take ownership as necessary of high profile, top priority, most complex customers and sales targets within region.
• Consistently communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with Sales Specialists, Marketing Managers, and Program Managers in relation to top opportunities, sales strategies, and product training within region.
• Ensure that company systems and tools are used for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze sales territories to provide a healthy mix of accounts and opportunities that afford reps the path to achieve growth targets.
• Actively participate and contribute as required in the planning and implementation of regional and national sales meetings, marketing planning meetings, author meetings, training events, and other sales‑related events.
• Manage and track travel & entertainment (T&E) activities and remain within budget.

Pipeline Management and Reporting

• Build accurate forecasts to provide predictive indicators of performance in specific territories and disciplines.
• Use data to gain insights, solve problems, and inform decisions.
• Coach reps to use revenue and forecasting data to build strategic plans in territories.
• Train reps to use reporting effectively in territory planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of work experience in a Sales environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience using Salesforce, including ability to generate and analyze SFDC reports.
• Demo and presentation skills, preferably of digital products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Publishing, Sales and Management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success driving digital product adoption, enterprise technology solutions, or subscription‑based software sales.
• Proven ability to coach and develop sales professionals through data‑driven performance management, personalized development plans, and continuous feedback.
• Experience implementing innovative sales strategies or testing new approaches that improved customer engagement, territory performance, or revenue growth.
• Demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions in ambiguous environments, balancing calculated risk‑taking with sound business judgment.
• Passion for emerging educational technologies, including AI‑powered learning solutions, digital courseware, analytics platforms, and evolving instructional technologies.

Salary

$100,000 - $110,000 per year.

Exemption status

Exempt

Physical Requirements

Requires periods of close concentration; must be able to multi‑task; must be able to travel up to 40%; work overtime – more than 40 hours a week – as needed.

Benefits

• Company Car Allowance
• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401(k) retirement account through Fidelity
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, Election Day, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• And much more!

Macmillan Learning is a privately‑held, family‑owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers.

At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an equal opportunity compliance program in compliance with the NY Department of Education's guidance. Portions of the equal opportunity compliance program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.