Sales/Marketing Director

Little Learner Children’s Academy

Plainfield (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Little Learner Children’s Academy in Illinois is seeking a results-driven Sales Director to lead enrollment and occupancy growth across our four centers. You will develop strategies to convert inquiries into enrollments, manage a team of Center Directors, and drive community engagement.

Travel is required; the role reports to the Executive Director/CEO and offers a base salary with performance bonuses. Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing is preferred, with 5+ years in sales or admissions.

Qualifications

5+ years in sales/enrollment or admissions.
Experience in childcare, private education, or hospitality preferred.
Proven track record of meeting enrollment targets.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement enrollment strategies to meet occupancy goals.
Manage Center Directors and coach the team.
Track metrics: inquiries, tours, conversions, retention.
Collaborate with marketing for campaigns and community outreach.

Skills

Sales leadership

Enrollment management

CRM proficiency

Team training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About Us

At Little Learner Children’s Academy, we believe that every child deserves a strong start — and every family deserves a supportive partner in their childcare journey. With multiple thriving centers and a commitment to quality education, we’re looking for a passionate, results-oriented Sales Director to lead our enrollment and growth initiatives.

Position Overview

The Sales Director will oversee all aspects of enrollment, occupancy growth, events, and family engagement across our centers. This individual will develop and execute strategies that convert inquiries into enrollments, maximize occupancy, and strengthen our community presence.

This role is ideal for someone who combines sales leadership, strategic thinking, and heart for early childhood education.

Location: 4 locations Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Yorkville, and Minooka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Director / CEO

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement sales and enrollment strategies to meet and exceed occupancy goals across all centers.
Manage a team of Center Directors, providing training, coaching, and motivation to achieve results.
Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics including inquiries, tours, conversion rates, and retention.
Partner with marketing to drive lead generation, digital campaigns, and community outreach programs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with families, corporate partners, and community organizations.
Conduct regular center visits to ensure the family experience aligns with company standards.
Utilize CRM systems to manage leads, follow-ups, and data reporting for accurate forecasting.

Meet or exceed quarterly goals for each location.

Travel required.

Qualifications

5+ years of proven experience in sales, enrollment, or admissions, ideally within childcare, private education, or hospitality.
Demonstrated success achieving or exceeding enrollment and revenue targets.
Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to motivate and coach teams.
Proficiency in CRM or enrollment management systems.
Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing, preferred.

Performance Metrics