Sales Development Representative

Zen Educate

$70K — $100K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Philadelphia, PA
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in the tech or education sector.
  • Passion for education and technology with a readiness to learn and grow.
  • Strong collaborative skills to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
  • Prior experience engaging with K-12 stakeholders is an advantage.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Sell services to charter and district leaders in assigned territory.
  • Manage the entire sales process including outreach and closing.
  • Collaborate with the School Success team to onboard schools.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery.
  • Travel as needed for conferences and school meetings.
  • Adapt to varying demands and tasks typical in a startup.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and ownership in the company.
  • 18 days PTO, including 15 flexible days and 3 during the December holiday period.
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in the education sector.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on fun and impact.
Full Job Description
$70,000 - $100,000 a year

Type: Full-time

Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 USD OTE - Dependent on experience

Work: Fully Remote - must be based in Philadelphia, PA

The opportunity:

Join an ed-tech startup that's reshaping education. This is your chance to be at the forefront of change, where innovation meets impact. We're not just selling a product - we're transforming the way schools operate, filling classrooms with the staff needed for kids to thrive and saving the education system millions of dollars along the way.

We're also growing at a rapid pace. This type of growth allows you to grow your impact and your career, while making a tangible difference in the education sector.

We're looking for enthusiastic, mission-driven people who fit our values and are passionate about what we do. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match the job description, some of Zen's highest performing sales people started their career in sales as a Business Development Rep!

What you'll be doing:
  • Selling Zen's service offerings to charter and district leaders in your assigned territory
  • Owning the full cycle sales process: from outbound calling, to pipeline generation, to demo delivery, to closing deals
  • Collaborating with our School Success team to onboard new charter schools and school districts
  • Collaborate with the school success, operations, and technology teams to continuously improve our ability to deliver value to schools
  • Opportunities to travel to US states for conferences, events and school meetings
  • Embracing the dynamic nature of startup life, where no two weeks are the same, and a willingness to dive in and get the job done is essential.

Who we are looking for:
  • You have a strong desire to break into a sales career within the tech space.
  • You bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. We'll provide all the training and tools you need to succeed.
  • A passionate and motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative environment; your contributions are valued.
  • You have a growth mindset and are dedicated to growing your skills as a professional.
  • Experience in education as either an educator or selling to K-12 stakeholders is a huge plus.


What's in it for you?

Work that you want to talk about

Competitive salary

Ownership in the company

18 days PTO (15 Flexible, 3 over December Holiday Period)

Fun-loving, tight-knit team solving a problem that makes a difference

We can't wait to hear from you!
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