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Full-Time

Director of Educational Partnerships

K-12 Sales

Posted on 7/3/2024

Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors

5,001-10,000 employees

Online platform for personalized tutoring services

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Education

Senior

Colorado, USA

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Cold Calling
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 4+ years of successful K-12 sales experience
  • Advanced proficiency selling and demonstrating learning solutions
  • Bachelor-level degree required
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, web-based presentation tools, CRM, and video-conference tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong customer-relations skills and high emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
  • Builds and manages a sales pipeline with schools to drive organic growth of the K-12 business
  • Develops and executes a prospecting strategy that sources new business opportunities through cold calling, client referrals, emails, and networking
  • Maintains expertise in product knowledge of Varsity Tutors’ product suite, the educational industry, and factors influencing the market environment
  • Engages key stakeholders using effective consultative techniques including pre-call planning and productive questioning strategies that lead to winning business
  • Conducts consultative sales conversations to understand customer needs, highlight Varsity Tutors differentiators and provide product recommendations that meet the needs of school clients
  • Drives sales quickly to a close within the education system using a process driven procurement process
  • Understands the K-12 procurement process and accurately forecasts upcoming customer activity to sales leadership and executive team
  • Uses Salesforce to accurately track customer-related activities, communication, market data, and critical issues
  • Achieves key success metrics and goals
  • Collaborates with colleagues from other departments to improve efficiency and facilitate a successful customer experience
  • Gathers customer feedback to understand the customer experience deeply and shares learnings to inform the field sales team, go-to-market strategy, and product enhancements

Varsity Tutors provides personalized online education solutions for students of all ages, from elementary school to adults pursuing professional certifications. The platform operates on a membership model, allowing clients to access various learning resources such as one-on-one tutoring, live group classes, and on-demand lessons. With a network of over 40,000 vetted tutors, Varsity Tutors ensures high-quality instruction tailored to individual needs. The flexibility of the membership allows families to customize their learning experience, whether they need help with school subjects or preparation for standardized tests like the SAT. Additionally, Varsity Tutors offers instruction in over 3,000 subjects, including coding, paleontology, and language learning with native-speaking tutors, making it a comprehensive solution for lifelong learning.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$407M

Headquarters

Clayton, Missouri

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with over 500 school districts enhance Varsity Tutors' reach and impact, providing stability and growth opportunities.
  • The broad subject offering, including niche areas like paleontology and coding, positions Varsity Tutors as a comprehensive solution for diverse learning needs.
  • The company's focus on lifelong learning and professional certifications opens up opportunities for career advancement and personal development.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive edtech market requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Reliance on school district partnerships could pose a risk if funding or priorities shift.

What makes Varsity Tutors unique

  • Varsity Tutors offers a membership model that covers the entire household, providing flexibility and value that many competitors lack.
  • The platform's extensive network of over 40,000 rigorously vetted tutors ensures high-quality, personalized instruction across a wide range of subjects.
  • Varsity Tutors for Schools initiative provides free access to comprehensive learning resources for school districts, setting it apart from other online tutoring services.
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