The Regional Sales Manager, Award is responsible for creating new sales pipeline, managing new sales pipeline, and closing new sales pipeline, in the territory for which they are responsible for the Parchment Award Account Based suite of products to US-based postsecondary institutions with more than 2,000 serviceable learners. The individual is responsible for driving net-new client adoption as well as cross-selling new products into our existing network. The audiences for Parchment Award Account Based suite of products include - University Registrar Offices, VPs of Enrollment, Student Success Leaders, and Provosts. We are looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial mindset to represent Parchment from a home office that is within the territories for which we are hiring.
The Regional Sales Manager, Award will ideally meet or exceed sales objectives in the assigned territory by promoting and selling the Parchment product solutions through professional sales techniques and long-term customer relationships. This position will require an individual who has a proven record in new client acquisitions.Please note, this person will need to be based in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or Montana.
Responsibilities:
Schedule five (5) "1st new meetings" per week.
Deliver five (5) "1st new meetings" per week.
Schedule and hold a weekly meeting with a corresponding Sales Development Representative (SDR) to plan and execute territory strategy for pipeline creation.
Generating $25,000-$40,000 in new sales opportunities each week, depending on territory assignment.
Maintain all Current Quarter Opportunities with accurate contacts, close dates, and Firm Future Commitments (FFCs).
Make incremental progress to successfully attaining annual quota by year end.
Manage a fully ramped annual sales quota of $600,000 - $700,000 and a sales pipeline of $2M-4M.
Creating, Implementing, and Maintaining an quarterly territory plan
Executing a prospecting methodology as part of their regular routine
Managing an enterprise solution sale with a 6 to 12 month purchasing cycle and multiple buyers. Quarterbacking the sale through the entire sales process ending after the transition to a Customer Success Manager.
Continually learning about new products and improving selling skills. The Associate Regional Sales Manager, Pathways is required to attend training events throughout the year and expected to participate in self-paced tutorial learning when appropriate.
Providing regular reporting of pipeline and forecasts using Salesforce.
Keeping abreast of competition, competitive issues and products.
Attending and participating in sales meetings, product seminars, and trade shows.
Preparing written presentations, reports, and price quotations.
Conducting and managing contract negotiations.
Ability to upsell and sell additional products/services into existing clients.
Professional Qualifications and Experience:
Strong attention to detail
Excel at building and leveraging strong relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bright, energetic professional with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment
Self-driven and independent
Growth mindset
Well-versed in the following:
Google Suite of Tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) skills - Required
Salesforce Reporting and Usage - Required
Sandler, Tableau, CoPilot, Outreach, DemandBase, and Highspot - will train
Microsoft Suite of Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills - will train
Develop and implement effective sales level campaigns/sequences using Sales Enablement Tools such as Outreach, Engagio, Salesforce and Highspot
Willingness to travel 40% a year
Desired Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree preferred
3+ years of sales experience, preferably within a EdTech SaaS company
Familiarity with Sandler Sales Methodology Training skills a plus
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure:
401k with company match
HSA program, vision, voluntary life, and AD&D
Tuition reimbursement
Lifestyle Spending Account
Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
Motivosity - employee recognition program
$90,000 - $95,000 a year
This role will include a commission target of 90-95k bringing the OTE to a range of 180-190k per year.
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