Remote Director - Allied Health Sales & Partnerships

Laudio; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking a Director of Sales to lead expansion for the National Healthcareer Association portfolio within Allied Health. You will identify partnerships, drive revenue growth, and strengthen market leadership across allied health education and training.

The role is remote in the United States with up to 10% travel. You will mentor a high-performing team, shape go-to-market strategies, and collaborate with product, marketing, and operations to align offerings with market demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or strategic growth roles; preferably selling Allied Health solutions within hospital health systems.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience; proven success in building, leading, and developing teams within healthcare, education, or SaaS environments.
• Demonstrated success in closing complex, high-value deals and building long-term partnerships.
• Strong understanding of allied health education, clinical training ecosystems, or healthcare workforce development.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for the Allied Health (NHA) portfolio aligned to company growth goals.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing sales team by setting clear goals and fostering accountability.
• Identify and prioritize new market opportunities, including healthcare systems, educational institutions, certification organizations, and workforce development partners.
• Analyze industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform strategic initiatives.
• Establish and grow strategic partnerships with health systems, academic institutions, associations, and technology providers.
• Structure and negotiate complex agreements that drive mutual value and long-term growth.
• Cultivate executive-level relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Build and manage a robust business development pipeline and revenue targets.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Business development

Sales leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Ascend Learning is seeking a Director of Sales to lead expansion for the National Healthcareer Association portfolio within Allied Health. You will identify partnerships, drive revenue growth, and strengthen market leadership across allied health education and training.

The role is remote in the United States with up to 10% travel. You will mentor a high-performing team, shape go-to-market strategies, and collaborate with product, marketing, and operations to align offerings with market demand.