Sales Manager, K-12 (Midwest)

Yondr creates phone-free spaces for artists, educators, organizations and individuals around the world. Our mission is to create spaces where genuine connection, focus, and creativity can flourish in the absence of technology.

Yondr’s business segments span numerous industries, primarily across education and live events. Yondr supports schools through cell phone-free programs. Our education programs facilitate the successful implementation of phone-free school environments by providing administrators and teachers with education, training, and development resources, along with all necessary equipment. In addition, Yondr supports top artists in music and comedy by creating phone-free shows, allowing performers and audience members to enjoy live performances without the distraction of phones.

About the role:

We are looking for a K-12 Sales Manager focused on the Midwest US States to join our dynamic sales team. The successful candidate will help shape Yondr’s sales team through team management and growth.

The ideal candidate has several years of sales experience with middle and high schools, has led an outside sales team, and possesses an understanding of district-level sales.

What you'll do:

• Hit aggressive sales goals
• Lead and mentor a sales team while providing training, coaching, and ongoing support to enhance their sales skills and performance
• Implement best practices for pipeline management, sales forecasting, and territory planning to optimize sales efficiency and effectiveness across your team
• Work in the field with sales team to provide coaching and training
• Identify and attend key industry trade shows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Partner Success team to align sales strategies with organizational objectives and customer needs
• Acquire and maintain an in-depth knowledge of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic decision-making and sales initiatives
  
  

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing a field sales team within the K-12 education space (grades 6-12 preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong familiarity with the K-12 U.S. education market – specifically middle and high schools
• Historical track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth for a fast-paced organization
• Understanding of solution selling
• Robust Rolodex of district-level contacts; understanding of procurement process
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for making a positive impact in education
  
  

Exceptional Candidates will have:

• Expertise specifically in Education Sales for Grades 6-12
• Master’s degree
  
  

Job Location:

• This person must live near a major airport with ability to travel frequently
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Commission
• 401K plan
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• A dynamic & inclusive work environment
  
  

Yondr is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

Compensation Range: $130K - $145K