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Sales Lead

Magpie Literacy • Remote • Posted 4 days ago

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As the Sales Lead at Magpie Literacy, you will play a crucial role in our mission to eradicate illiteracy by overseeing sales operations and supporting distribution partners. This position involves leading sales efforts, managing distribution partnerships, and working closely with various teams to ensure a seamless experience for partners. The role requires a blend of strategic, operational, and leadership skills, with a strong focus on operational excellence and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Create SY 25-26 and 26-27 sales, informed by fundraising, policy research, distribution partnerships, product development, and SY 24-25 outcomes.
Design and execute first year of Magpie sales
Manage and support distribution partnerships
Streamline sales process, including agreements and compliance requirements
Build sales assets and supports
Respond to RFPs
Convert leads and pilot partnerships
Manage and improve our CRM (including potential migration from spreadsheets to Salesforce)
Work closely with the School Partnerships Lead on the relationship hand-off for customer success
Manage contractors supporting this work

Qualifications

Required

5+ years relevant experience related to maintaining operational excellence in a business or leadership capacity
Start-up experience and an ability to launch initial sales efforts
Familiarity with sales pipeline efforts and systems (e.g., Salesforce)
School-based experience
Active team player, self-starter, and multitasker who can quickly adjust priorities
Strong track record as a highly reliable leader with a blend of superior strategic, operational, program/project management, communication, and leadership skills
Creative and inclusive problem solver with a roll-up-the-sleeves approach
Outcomes-oriented, experienced in utilizing analytical rigor with the ability to work under pressure to handle time-sensitive projects
Exhibit absolute integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
A track record as a voracious, curious, and active learner
Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and have experience engaging in deep DEI and anti-racism work in a professional context

Full Job Description

As the Sales Lead at Magpie Literacy, you will serve a critical role in our mission to eradicate illiteracy. You will lead and oversee our sales operations and support our distribution partners. This role works closely with senior leadership and contractors to build sales capacity and convert leads. You will also work closely with our product, operations, and customer success teams ensuring an outstanding and secure experience for our partners.
What You'll Do:

Create SY 25-26 and 26-27 sales, informed by fundraising, policy research, distribution partnerships, product development, and SY 24-25 outcomes.
Design and execute first year of Magpie sales
Manage and support distribution partnerships
The above responsibilities include responsibilities, such as:

Streamline sales process, including agreements and compliance requirements
Build sales assets and supports
Respond to RFPs
Convert leads and pilot partnerships
Manage and improve our CRM (including potential migration from spreadsheets to Salesforce)
Work closely with the School Partnerships Lead on the relationship hand-off for customer success
You'll be a critical partner to the leadership team.
You'll manage contractors supporting this work.

Requirements
This Job is For You If You Have:

5+ years relevant experience related to maintaining operational excellence in a business or leadership capacity.
Start-up experience and an ability to launch initial sales efforts
Familiarity with sales pipeline efforts and systems (e.g., Salesforce)

School-based experience and you care deeply about the experience of school administrators, teachers, and students

Active team player, self-starter, and multitasker who can quickly adjust priorities

Strong track record as a highly reliable leader with a blend of superior strategic, operational, program/project management, communication, and leadership skills.
Creative and inclusive problem solver with a roll-up-the-sleeves approach.
Outcomes-oriented, experienced in utilizing analytical rigor with the ability to work under pressure to handle time-sensitive projects.
Exhibit absolute integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
A track record as a voracious, curious, and active learner
You are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and have experience engaging in deep DEI and anti-racism work in a professional context.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision benefits
Opportunity to work remotely for a mission-driven company full of change-makers
Enjoy the freedom of flexible time off to balance work and personal life, ensuring you stay refreshed and productive.
401k with 4% guaranteed match
Work environment that values balance and harmony with a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Opportunity to travel and meet your team members in-person 2x per year

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