United States onlyABOUT ZERO TO THREE
Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. Our Core Values Statement: We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website at zerotothree.org.
SUMMARY
Join our dynamic Professional Innovations team, where we're focused on delivering cutting-edge training and resources that advance the knowledge and skills of early childhood professionals across diverse sectors, from education and healthcare to early intervention services and child welfare.
As National Sales Manager, you are responsible for selling ZERO TO THREE’s full suite of professional development products and services. You will develop effective sales strategies and identify, direct, and coordinate sales opportunities to propel revenue growth. You will build upon an existing foundation of established success in the marketplace and also increase market share by using a collaborative, consultative approach with client partners.
If you have deep knowledge of the early childhood field, a proven track record in consultative selling, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving results, we’re eager to connect with you! This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise and passion to ZERO TO THREE’s mission.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of ZERO TO THREE’s professional development (PD) products and services to effectively communicate their value to customers and assess the competitive landscape for early childhood development PD.
- Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to team and organizational goals.
- Provide guidance and support to sales team members to achieve their identified sales targets.
- Strategically and creatively manages an opportunity pipeline.
- Craft effective sales strategies and utilize a consultative sales approach to promote and sell ZERO TO THREE professional development products and services, building strong relationship with both prospective and established clients.
- Track all sales flow information (from prospect/pipeline to close) and maintain all sales-related progress in Salesforce, including accurate records of contacts, leads, opportunities, and transactions.
- Collaborate with marketing team to execute targeted cross-selling campaigns.
- Monitor and analyze sales and marketing performance metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve sales effectiveness.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes continuous learning and development.
- Participate in exhibiting and presenting at events/conferences hosted by ZERO TO THREE and external organizations.
- Strategic travel to clients throughout the U.S. required.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5-7 years of outside sales with demonstrated results achieving sales targets, including revenue, new accounts acquired, and pipeline growth
- Experience selling early childhood professional development products and services and/or professional development programs is highly desirable
- Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to adjust strategies based on client feedback, market trends, and other influences
- In-depth knowledge of a proven sales process and use of sales techniques and tools, including Salesforce
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to travel as required (estimate up to 50% travel)
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, economics, or equivalent. Experience and/or additional credentials in business management or customer-facing fields, such as early childhood or adult development desired.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position's salary is estimated to be mid $110,000s to mid $140,000s depending on experience, geo-location, budget, and other comparable and similarly scoped internal positions. In addition to salary, ZERO TO THREE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement contributions, generous leave benefits and more.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity and sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Also, they may need to remain seated for extended periods, can perform repetitive motions, and reach for objects. An employee is frequently required to hold a writing instrument, communicate verbally, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information. They may be required to grasp objects, push, and pull objects, bend, stand, walk, squat, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for data preparation or analysis, and expansive reading. May need to lift up to 30 pounds.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
- Encourages and practices critical thinking
- Is self-reflective and empathic
- Recognizes the influence of workplace relationships on outcomes and results
- Maintains a respectful and accepting approach to others
- Awareness of the influence of the larger context on individual behavior
- Collaboratively and creatively supports the work efforts of colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the organization
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. Depending on work location, the incumbent will typically work indoors in a heated and air-conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light with low to moderate noise levels or be subject to working conditions conducive to a home environment. When travel is expected, the incumbent will be exposed to outside environmental conditions during those times.
ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to provide individual feedback to candidates regarding the status of their application. If selected to move forward in the process, someone from the hiring team will contact you regarding next steps.
