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Director, Sales - Northeast Region

Director, Sales - Northeast Region

The Achievement NetworkBoston, MA, US
30+ days ago
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Director, Sales - Northeast Region Location :

  • Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey (with monthly travel within the Northeast Region) ABOUT ANET Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes.
  • We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results.
  • Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools.
  • We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team.  OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Managing Director, Sales, the Director, Sales - Northeast Region will expand ANet’s impact across the Northeast Region by cultivating a strong, diverse community of school partners, funders, and education champions.
  • In close collaboration with the Managing Director, Sales, you’ll drive ambitious growth goals by identifying and pursuing high-leverage opportunities—especially with mid-sized districts—through thoughtful research, strategic outreach, and a deep understanding of local instructional priorities and leadership dynamics.
  • You’ll build and manage a high-quality pipeline through consistent outreach, networking, and follow-up.
  • You will craft tailored presentations and lead persuasive sales conversations that position ANet’s offerings as a clear solution to district needs.

Precision and discipline will be key :

  • tracking outreach efforts, prioritizing prospects, and maintaining clean, actionable data to ensure no opportunity is missed.
  • Ultimately, you’ll play a critical role in securing new partnerships that deepen ANet’s impact across the region.
  • TRAVEL About once a month.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES Opportunity Identification & Lead Generation Meet pre-set revenue targets through strategic planning, pipeline development, and partnership engagement within the designated region.
  • Research district and system priorities, leadership structures, and instructional needs to identify high-potential partnership opportunities, with a focus on mid-sized districts.
  • Build and manage a steady pipeline of qualified leads via outbound outreach, referrals, networking, and event follow-up.
  • Ensure timely response to all sales-qualified leads (SQLs), coordinating with relevant team members (e.g., Specialists, MDs).
  • Track regional market trends, competitor activity, and policy shifts to inform targeting and positioning strategies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building Initiate and nurture relationships with senior district and charter network leaders, school-based decision-makers, and mid-level instructional leaders.
  • Secure and lead discovery conversations that uncover surface-level needs and deeper instructional challenges.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to prospective partners by tailoring solutions to their unique goals, constraints, and priorities.
  • Engage internal team members as needed to support cultivation and deepen trust.
  • Sales Execution & Deal Management Design and deliver customized, persuasive sales presentations and materials that communicate ANet’s offerings and differentiated value.
  • Create proposals that reflect partner needs and priorities, collaborating with delivery and finance teams to ensure aligned scope and pricing.
  • Navigate procurement processes and lead negotiations with professionalism and clarity around value, constraints, and timing.
  • Close well-scoped, high-quality deals that set the stage for long-term success and renewals.
  • Operational Discipline & Internal Collaboration Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the CRM to track outreach, engagement, and pipeline progression.
  • Leverage CRM insights and tools to forecast progress, identify bottlenecks, and refine outreach strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with the Growth & Partnerships team and delivery teams to ensure alignment on targeting, messaging, and handoffs.
  • Contribute to team learning by sharing insights, participating in professional development, and continuously improving sales practice.
  • COMPETENCIES In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following :

  • Expertise in Area of Focus : 5+ years professional K-12 experience, including 3+ years owning a full sales cycle in a mission-driven or K–12 education-facing organization (preferably in the Northeast).
  • Proven consultative selling success with public school systems or charter networks.
  • Critical Thinking & Data Orientation :

  • Ability to prioritize high-value information, surface important trends, and make strategic, equity-centered recommendations; uses both qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions.
  • Planning & Prioritization :

  • Balances multiple priorities, manages complex work streams to maintain a disciplined, high-quality sales pipeline.
  • Communication :

  • Crafts persuasive, tailored presentations and proposals; communicates with clarity and empathy; actively listens to build trust.
  • Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications :

  • Expertise in area of focus :   Technical proficiency with Salesforce and HubSpot Prior experience serving in a sales role Critical Thinking & Data Orientation :   Ability to evaluate  qualitative and / or quantitative data to surface conclusions BENEFITS & COMPENSATION We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements;  flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.  The salary range for this position is between $99,144 - $148,716.
  • New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($99,144 - $123,930) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, past experience, and internal equity.
  • In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.
  • APPLY Internal Candidates :

  • If interested, please notify your manager of your interest and submit your application on ANet’s Career page .  ANet is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions. ​​​​​​​Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.    Powered by JazzHR

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