[Remote] Sr. Regional Sales Manager, Midwest at Khan Academy

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education, Nonprofit, EdTechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a proven track record of success in sales, preferably within the education technology sector. Experience with outbound lead generation, CRM software (like Salesforce), and understanding of the sales pipeline is essential. Familiarity with Khan Academy's products and partnership models is a plus, as is experience working with schools and school districts.

Responsibilities

The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for expanding Khan Academy Districts partnerships in the Midwest region, focusing on Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. This includes generating leads, pitching products like Khanmigo and Official SAT Practice, and closing deals. The role also involves tracking sales progress, collaborating with internal teams (Success, Marketing, Legal, Product, RFP), providing feedback on sales materials, and ensuring smooth transitions for new partners.

Skills

Sales

Lead Generation

Partnership Management

Education Technology

District Partnerships

Outbound Sales

Khan Academy

Provides free online educational resources

About Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free online educational resources and courses for students of all ages. The platform provides instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows users to learn at their own pace. Students can access a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more, making it a comprehensive learning tool. Unlike many other educational platforms, Khan Academy focuses on providing all its resources for free, ensuring that anyone with internet access can benefit from high-quality education. The goal of Khan Academy is to democratize education and make learning accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or location.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$15.8MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) + matching

Affinity groups

Paid parental leave

Fun virtual events

Risks

Reliance on AI tools raises concerns about data privacy and security.

Partnership with Microsoft may limit flexibility in technology choices.

Resistance from educators towards AI tools in humanities subjects could hinder adoption.

Differentiation

Khan Academy offers a mastery-based learning system for personalized student progress.

The platform provides free SAT, LSAT, and Praxis prep in collaboration with major organizations.

Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmigo, enhances learning with GPT-4 technology.

Upsides

Khan Academy's partnerships expand its reach and resources, enhancing educational offerings.

Growing demand for personalized learning tools boosts Khan Academy's relevance and adoption.

Increased philanthropic funding supports Khan Academy's mission to democratize education.

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