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Vanteo · 2 weeks ago

Sales Manager – School Partnerships & Business Development

South Carolina, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Vanteo is focused on driving growth in the education sector and is seeking a Sales Manager to secure and maintain partnerships with K–12 public and charter schools. The individual will manage the entire sales cycle while building relationships with district leaders and ensuring successful teacher placements through the J-1 visa program.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Tori Lee McDaniels

Responsibilities

Prospect, qualify, and engage U.S. schools/districts in need of international teacher placements

Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities, from first outreach through signed agreement

Lead consultative sales conversations to understand district needs and position tailored solutions

Build strong relationships with decision-makers, including superintendents, human resources, and principals

Represent the organization at superintendent meetings, conferences, and professional events

Oversee teacher placement process in partnership with placement managers (candidate matching, interviews, confirmations)

Maximize placement opportunities, ensuring all allocations and forms are utilized annually

Meet or exceed annual sales and placement targets

Develop and execute account plans aligned with organizational growth goals

Negotiate contracts and drive deal closure with school partners

Track teacher shortages, budget cycles, and education policy shifts that impact hiring

Leverage CRM (HubSpot, or similar) to track leads, forecast sales, and report progress

Use data analytics to refine sales strategies and identify growth opportunities

Partner cross-functionally with marketing, program, and service teams for campaigns, onboarding, and client satisfaction

Collaborate with leadership to share market intelligence on competitor activity and customer needs

Ensure a seamless handoff to placement and service delivery teams after sales closure

Qualification

B2B salesBusiness developmentCRM proficiencyEducation sector experienceInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills