Director of Business Development

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC
Houston, TX
Category Sales
Job Description
At Lakeshore, we're seeking a Director of Business Development to join our team. In this role, you will secure new and repeat business, explore new market opportunities, and develop innovative strategies to grow and expand within existing markets and customer segments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5+ years sales experience in pre-k through 12 education market
  • Ability to travel as needed 75% of time with overnights more than 50% of the time (15-28 days a month away, 2-3 nights per week away from home)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Salesforce
  • Existing relationships with state DOEs and related government agencies, early learning systems and school district leadership preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
  • Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
  • Flexible benefit options—choose what you like, ignore the rest
  • Generous employee discount on products
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