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Proximity Learning is hiring a Senior Sales Associate. The role involves acquiring new business, building relationships with Illinois K-12 school districts, and driving revenue through strategic outreach and consultative sales. Candidates must be self-starters with deep knowledge of the Illinois K-12 education landscape and a strong network of district decision-makers.

Highlights

Focus on new business development with K-12 school districts in Illinois.
Requires skills in high-volume prospecting, cold outreach, and lead conversion.
Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus commission.
8+ years of experience in K-12 education sales or business development required.
CRM proficiency in tools like Salesforce or HubSpot.
Requires extensive travel within Illinois.
Uncapped earning potential and opportunity to impact district partnerships significantly.
Offers autonomy and a supportive team environment.

Sr. Sales Associate Full Description

Sr. Sales Associate

Human Resources - Chicago, Illinois (Remote)

Senior Sales Associate – Illinios(K-12 School Districts)

Must be located in Illinois

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Sales Associate with a proven track record of hunting, opening doors, and closing deals in the K-12 education sector. This role is laser-focused on new business acquisition, building relationships with Illinois school districts, and driving revenue growth through strategic outreach and consultative sales.

The ideal candidate is an aggressive self-starter with deep knowledge of the Illinois K-12 education landscape, a strong network of district decision-makers, and the ability to create opportunities where none exist. If you thrive on high-volume prospecting, cold outreach, and turning leads into long-term partnerships, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development: Identify, engage, and secure partnerships with K-12 school districts across Illinois.
Prospecting & Lead Generation: Develop a high-volume outbound strategy using cold calls, emails, in-person visits, and networking events to open doors with district decision-makers.
Consultative Sales Approach: Understand district challenges and present tailored virtual teaching and tutoring solutions to meet their needs.
Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking progress in CRM and moving opportunities through the sales funnel efficiently.
District Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with superintendents, administrators, and curriculum leaders to establish credibility and position PLI as a trusted partner.
Closing Deals: Drive negotiations and execute contracts, ensuring a seamless onboarding process for new district clients.
Market Expansion: Stay ahead of education policy, funding trends, and procurement processes to identify new opportunities for growth.
Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with marketing, product, and operations teams to optimize outreach strategies and support Illinois market expansion.

Qualifications & Experience

8+ years of experience in K-12 education sales, business development, or school district partnerships.
Proven success in new account acquisition, with a strong history of winning new district contracts.
Deep understanding of Illinois school funding, decision-making structures, and procurement processes.
Exceptional cold outreach & prospecting skills – comfortable making high-volume calls, setting meetings, and networking.
Hunter mentality – thrives in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment with a focus on closing new business.
Excellent negotiation & presentation skills, with experience pitching to school district leaders.
CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) to track pipeline and performance metrics.
Ability to travel across Illinois to meet with district leaders and attend key industry events.

Why Join Us?

Uncapped earning potential with a competitive base salary + commission structure.
High-growth company solving the biggest challenge in K-12 education – teacher shortages.
Autonomy & Impact – Drive strategy, own your market, and make a direct impact on district partnerships.
Supportive team environment with marketing, product, and operations backing you.

Ready to Take Illinois by Storm?

If you are a high-energy, results-driven sales leader who thrives on hunting new business and building school district partnerships, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and help transform K-12 education in Illinois!

Original Job Description

Sr. Sales Associate

Human Resources - Chicago, Illinois (Remote)

Senior Sales Associate – Illinios(K-12 School Districts)

Must be located in Illinois

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development: Identify, engage, and secure partnerships with K-12 school districts across Illinois.
Prospecting & Lead Generation: Develop a high-volume outbound strategy using cold calls, emails, in-person visits, and networking events to open doors with district decision-makers.
Consultative Sales Approach: Understand district challenges and present tailored virtual teaching and tutoring solutions to meet their needs.
Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking progress in CRM and moving opportunities through the sales funnel efficiently.
District Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with superintendents, administrators, and curriculum leaders to establish credibility and position PLI as a trusted partner.
Closing Deals: Drive negotiations and execute contracts, ensuring a seamless onboarding process for new district clients.
Market Expansion: Stay ahead of education policy, funding trends, and procurement processes to identify new opportunities for growth.
Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with marketing, product, and operations teams to optimize outreach strategies and support Illinois market expansion.

Qualifications & Experience

8+ years of experience in K-12 education sales, business development, or school district partnerships.
Proven success in new account acquisition, with a strong history of winning new district contracts.
Deep understanding of Illinois school funding, decision-making structures, and procurement processes.
Exceptional cold outreach & prospecting skills – comfortable making high-volume calls, setting meetings, and networking.
Hunter mentality – thrives in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment with a focus on closing new business.
Excellent negotiation & presentation skills, with experience pitching to school district leaders.
CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) to track pipeline and performance metrics.
Ability to travel across Illinois to meet with district leaders and attend key industry events.

Why Join Us?

Ready to Take Illinois by Storm?

If you are a high-energy, results-driven sales leader who thrives on hunting new business and building school district partnerships, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and help transform K-12 education in Illinois!

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