Our client is a well-established and highly-regarded West Coast publisher and provider of nationally recognized inservice training programs for K-12 educators. This is a company that has been experiencing solid annual, sustained growth. They're a leader in their category and very profitable. The management and employees are dedicated to making a difference -- not just to the company balance sheet, but to kid's lives. It's a timely and exciting place to be.
They are seeking a Director of Professional Development who will take charge of, organize and build the company's internal sales team. In addition, this person will be personally responsible for working with large, urban school districts, seeding and developing district partnerships. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid sales management experience to assist the company in enhancing sales opportunities, and to look at long-term growth of the sales organization.
This position requires at least seven years of sales success in the education market. The successful candidate will have either been a district administrator or have significant experience in working with district administrators. Excellent contacts in large, urban K-12 districts would be a real plus, as the company expects to substantially build this segment of their business. In return, expect a six-figure salary, a great work environment and an opportunity to be a part of something special.