Regional Director of Sales, Edtech

About the role

JoVE is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented sales professional to join our North America leadership team as Regional Sales Director. In this key role, you will lead a team of Account Executives, driving sales growth, managing sales operations, and contributing to JoVE's ongoing success in its largest market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North America regional sales team of 9 Account Executives to consistently meet & exceed assigned revenue targets.
• Strategically direct and oversee the sales activities, closely tracking pipeline health and deal progression to drive revenue growth.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop sales talent to grow and expand the subscriptions of JoVE's education and science research video titles.
• Define, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the sales team, regularly assessing progress and making adjustments to ensure success.
• Analyze buyer and influencer motivations, competitive dynamics, and the sales cycle to prioritize and refine sales strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, customer success, and other teams to ensure alignment of sales efforts with company objectives and goals.
• Successfully plan and manage renewal projects with existing clients.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience leading sales teams in EdTech, SaaS or STEM publishing industries.
• 10+ years of experience in sales.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams and driving sustained revenue growth.
• Result oriented, and willingness to work in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience with Salesforce, Hubspot or similar platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including unlimited commissions.
• Direct impact in accelerating science research and improving student learning in science education.
• Opportunity to work with global teams in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
• Strong promotion-from-within culture with a clear path to advance your career.