Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Discovery Education UK is seeking a highly skilled Senior CEP Sales Manager to support strategic partnerships and business development initiatives. The role focuses on driving new revenue growth through prospecting, qualifying leads, and advancing partnership opportunities that expand Discovery Education’s impact in K–12 education.
Responsibilities
- Identify, engage, and secure new corporate and nonprofit partners aligned with Discovery Education’s mission and revenue goals
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of partnership opportunities, from prospecting to contract execution
- Develop tailored proposals and presentations that address partner needs and demonstrate impact alongside Senior Leadership
- Work with internal teams to design partnership programs that integrate content, technology, and social impact objectives
- Monitor trends in education, CSR, and technology to inform partnership strategies and territory management
- Deliver on individual revenue targets and contribute to overall business unit growth
- Cultivate relationships with prospects to advance long-term partnerships
- Represent Discovery Education at partner meetings and industry events (30–40% travel)
Skills
- Minimum 5-8 years of partnership development and/or direct sales responsibility
- Proven track record in business development, sales, or nonprofit fund development, ideally in education, technology, or social impact sectors
- Skilled in consultative selling and building relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable creating presentations and proposals
- Experience with CRM platform management (Salesforce), proficiency in presentation design (Keynote or PowerPoint), Microsoft Excel, social media, etc
- Ability to travel to partner meetings and industry events 30-40% of the time
- Valid driver's license
- Legal right to work in the United States
Benefits
- A robust and comprehensive insurance package
- Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
- Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
- Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
- Uncapped career growth
- Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
- Take PTO without the vacation guilt
- Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
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