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We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Focusing on college and career readiness, Cengage School equips students with the skills and confidence to succeed beyond the classroom. Through exclusive access to National Geographic Learning, Big Ideas Learning, Gale, Thorndike Press and Cengage curriculum and technology, it engages learners in core subjects and career pathways-empowering educators and inspiring student success.
Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/ .
What you'll do here:
Lead and develop a high-performing sales team to meet and surpass sales goals in the K-12 supplemental and library sector.
Implement strategic sales plans and initiatives to drive revenue growth and market penetration.
Build and maintain positive relationships with key collaborators, including school districts and libraries.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and deliver world-class sales presentations and proposals.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to determine and adjust sales strategies.
Skills you will need here:
Demonstrated experience as a sales leader in the K-12 education sector, with a history of strong performance.
Outstanding mentor and development skills to foster a motivated and ambitious sales team.
Flawless communication and presentation abilities to engage and encourage clients.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to successfully implement sales strategies.
Ability to travel within the west region as required.
Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com .
About Cengage
Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Cengage · IL