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Partnerships Manager

Skills
AdoptionCustomer SuccessEdtechEducational TechnologyInterest RatesOptimizationPersonalization
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of K–12 education technology sales experience with consistent quota attainment
  • Experience selling to principals curriculum directors literacy coordinators and school-level leaders
  • Exposure to district procurement processes
  • Ability to independently manage small-to-mid-sized district opportunities from prospecting through close
  • Active use of AI tools to improve research outreach personalization and call preparation
  • Strong CRM discipline and comfort using HubSpot and conversation intelligence platforms
  • Clear confident communication with district stakeholders
  • Coachable and growth-oriented mindset
  • Ownership mentality with disciplined pipeline management
  • Resilient and persistent approach to rejection
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
  • Willingness to travel up to 65-70 percent

Nice to have

  • Mission-driven
  • Literacy equity focus
  • Optimistic
  • Diversity minded

Day to day

  • Prospect, qualify, and close new K–12 district opportunities within assigned territory parameters.
  • Lead the full sales cycle from discovery and demo through proposal and contract for small-to-mid-sized districts.
  • Build trusted relationships with district stakeholders, support pilots, and coordinate with Customer Success for smooth post-close handoffs.