Sales Manager - Education Channel (K-12)

Thames & Kosmos; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Wellness stipend

401(k) options

Hybrid work Providence, RI

Travel 20–30%

Job summary

Thames & Kosmos, a Providence, RI–based STEM education publisher, seeks a Sales Manager for the Education Channel (K–12). The role focuses on growing partnerships with schools, districts, and education distributors in a hybrid setup with flexibility for the right candidate.

You will engage educators, present classroom-ready products, and help shape the channel strategy while collaborating with Sales, Product Development, and Marketing teams.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in education sales, account management, or a marketing role with direct exposure to K–12 schools or districts.
• Solid understanding of how schools purchase materials: budgets, approval processes, funding sources, and working through distributors.
• Experience communicating with educators, administrators, or institutional buyers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Education Channel by building a pipeline across schools, districts, and programs.
• Develop relationships with schools, districts, education distributors, and resellers to expand reach.
• Identify funding opportunities tied to school budgets, grants, and philanthropic programs.
• Represent Thames & Kosmos at education conferences, trade shows, and events.
• Engage educators and decision-makers to understand needs and purchasing processes.
• Present products for classroom use and measurable learning outcomes.
• Deliver educator-focused trainings, workshops, and product demos.

Skills

Education sales

Account management

Relationship building

CRM experience

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Sales Manager – Education Channel (K–12)

Thames & Kosmos | Providence, RI (hybrid, with flexibility for the right candidate)

We are specifically seeking candidates with sales experience in the education channel.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Thames & Kosmos is a leading producer of STEM kits, educational toys, and board games. Our products are designed to spark curiosity and help students learn through hands‑on exploration. We partner with educators, families, and schools to make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun.

We are looking for a Sales Manager to help grow our K–12 education business. This is a strong fit for someone who understands how schools and districts make purchasing decisions and is excited to build relationships that bring high‑quality learning tools into classrooms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Grow the Education Channel

• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities across public, private, and charter schools, career and technical education (CTE) programs, homeschool organizations, and enrichment programs
• Develop relationships with schools, districts, education distributors, and resellers to expand reach
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities tied to school budgets, grants, and philanthropic programs
• Represent Thames & Kosmos at education conferences, trade shows, and events

Engage Educators and Decision-Makers

• Connect with teachers, curriculum coordinators, and administrators to understand their needs and purchasing processes
• Present products in a way that supports classroom use and measurable learning outcomes
• Develop and deliver educator‑focused trainings, workshops, and product demos

Help Shape the Channel

• Share educator feedback to inform product development and support materials
• Partner with internal teams across Sales, Product Development, and Marketing to improve how we serve the education market
• Grow into greater ownership of accounts, strategy, and team resources over time

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Strong, trusted relationships with school and district partners that drive repeat business
• Increased adoption of Thames & Kosmos products in classrooms and programs
• A well‑defined K–12 channel strategy with a clear pipeline and growing revenue
• Internal teams better informed by educator needs and market insight

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required

• 2–5 years of experience in education sales, account management, or a marketing role with direct exposure to K–12 schools or districts
• Solid understanding of how schools purchase materials: budgets, approval processes, funding sources, and working through distributors
• Experience communicating with educators, administrators, or institutional buyers
• Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities independently

Helpful (but not required)

• Familiarity with how educational distributors operate within the K–12 buying ecosystem and how they serve schools and districts
• Familiarity with STEM products, curriculum, or classroom resources
• Familiarity with educational standards (NGSS, CCSS, or similar frameworks)
• Experience with CRM tools or sales tracking systems

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus performance bonus

• Full company‑paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and family
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Health and wellness stipend
• 401(k) options available
• Hybrid work environment — Providence, RI preferred; flexibility considered for the right candidate
• Travel: approximately 20–30% annually

Thames & Kosmos offers a collaborative, mission‑driven environment where curiosity is genuinely valued. This role is an opportunity to do meaningful work that brings hands‑on learning experiences into classrooms — and to grow with a company that takes education seriously.

ABOUT THAMES & KOSMOS

Thames & Kosmos (T&K) is a publisher of products that inspire kids and families to think deeper, play longer, and figure stuff out. T&K makes science kits, strategy games, activity toys, and curricula that make learning enjoyable and effective. The T&K brand is highly regarded by parents, teachers, and the toy and game industries, and its products have earned hundreds of accolades including TIME's Best Inventions, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Awards, and the Toy of the Year Awards. T&K is headquartered in Providence, RI, and is the North American subsidiary of Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG.

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