Regional Sales Manager, Ohio

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission structure

Paid leave for new parents

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Generous employee discount

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials is looking for a talented Regional Sales Manager to drive our sales in the K–12 educational space, engaging with key customers and educational programs. This role will require collaboration with internal teams, relationship building with school districts, and participation in conferences to promote our brand.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of sales experience, a strong work ethic, and is proficient with Microsoft Office. This position is based in Cincinnati with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful sales experience and proven entrepreneurial know‑how.
• Solid presentation skills with the ability to speak to customer needs at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Secure new and repeat business by building relationships with customers.
• Collaborate with internal sales resources to support needs and increase business.
• Participate in local, state, and national conferences to promote Lakeshore.

Skills

Sales experience

Presentation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world‑class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community, operating a thriving e‑commerce business, multiple catalogs and over 50 stores, supported by a national sales force and international offices.

Regional Sales Manager

We’re looking for an energetic and talented Regional Sales Manager to extend our reach in the K–12 educational space. In this role you will cultivate new and existing relationships with school districts and educational programs, serving our devoted customer base in the early childhood and educational markets while exploring new segments such as middle and high schools.

Responsibilities

• Secure new and repeat business by building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders in a designated geographical area.
• Partner with internal sales resources to support needs and increase business.
• Consistently call on, build, and maintain relationships with customers within assigned territory.
• Collaborate with the Regional Vice President/Regional Director to build, adjust, and drive sales strategies.
• Target key customers and assess customer needs.
• Communicate respectfully, effectively, concisely and with clarity to all inside partners in regular meetings with a variety of internal HQ departments and sales channels.
• Participate in local, state and national conferences to promote the Lakeshore brand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful sales experience and proven entrepreneurial know‑how.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Solid presentation skills with the ability to speak to customer needs at all levels.
• Strong work ethic and team player mentality; able to perform outstanding work from home.
• Ideal candidate resides in the Dayton, Cincinnati or Columbus areas and can travel within the territory, including 2–3 overnight stays per week on average.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail.

Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 – $100,000.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Paid leave for new parents.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage (EPO, PPO and HSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Flexible benefit options.
• Generous employee discount on products.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and talent—not on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS‑related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Lakeshore is an E‑Verify employer. We use E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.