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Full-Time

Inside Sales Manager

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Brightwheel

Brightwheel

201-500 employees

Childcare management software for preschools

Consulting
Education

Compensation Overview

$112k - $140kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Cold Calling
Requirements
  • 2+ years as an Inside Sales Rep and/or Account Executive; must include phone-based experience cold calling and closing deals
  • 2+ years as a people manager in sales - demonstrated ability to drive efficient pipeline management and forecasting practices; use data and call breakdowns to identify opportunities for improvement; provide constructive feedback that leads to performance improvement; achieve ambitious goals via the team
  • Comfort with various CRMs and customer engagement tools (e.g., SFDC, Outreach, Gong, etc.)
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
Responsibilities
  • Achieve ambitious goals through your team
  • Motivate account executives to build/manage their own pipelines by outbound cold calling and closing their own deals
  • Create a high-performing team by hiring, setting clear expectations, training, motivating, identifying areas for improvement (in partnership with SalesOps), providing coaching, and recognizing success
  • Contribute to our constantly improving sales processes and tools (scripts, emails, etc.)
  • Take ownership in creating a team culture that is high-energy and grounded in our leadership principles with a heavy focus on Delivering Value for Customers, Getting Better Every Day, and Achieving Ambitious Results
  • Have an impact on transforming early education for every teacher, parent, and child

Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. Its platform simplifies various administrative tasks, such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and family communication, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. The software is user-friendly and has received high ratings, making it the top choice in childcare software. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the platform. The software has proven effective, with 90% of preschools reporting increased timely payments and 95% of staff noting better communication with families. Brightwheel's goal is to enhance the management of childcare centers while fostering strong relationships between educators and families.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$88.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Brightwheel's valuation at $600 million and recent $55 million Series C funding round indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The platform's high user satisfaction rates, with 90% of preschools seeing increased timely payments and 95% noting improved communication, highlight its effectiveness.
  • The integration of Experience Early Learning's curriculum can attract more users by offering a comprehensive educational solution.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on preschools and childcare centers may limit market expansion opportunities.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be risky if customer retention rates decline.

What makes Brightwheel unique

  • Brightwheel's all-in-one platform specifically targets preschools and childcare centers, unlike broader educational software solutions.
  • The integration with QuickBooks for financial management offers a unique value proposition, simplifying cash flow monitoring for childcare centers.
  • Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning enhances its offering with a research-based early education curriculum, setting it apart from competitors.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Equity

Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Wellness & productivity stipend

Learning & development stipend