The Managing Director is primarily responsible for generating new business and building new relationships to continue double-digit growth in the K-12 practice. Serving as the manager of directors and associates, the Managing Director is responsible for helping directors execute on quarterly bookings goals and associates reaching monthly scheduling quotas with a well-defined process and strong, detailed-oriented support.
The Managing Director will oversee the entire market opportunity in K-12 and help align our portfolio to best support school districts, regional education agencies, departments of education, and private independent schools.
As a Managing Director, you will also serve on the K-12 leadership team collaborating with the heads of account management, content, and marketing to deliver effective go-to market plans, growth strategies, and reinforce a culture of success across the organization. This position will report to the Chief Growth Officer.
Revenue & Pipeline Management
Hold directors accountable to monthly/quarterly goals and forecasts
Provide creative ideas to increase conversion rate and exceed new business goals
Outreach Strategy
Guide associates and directors in their scheduling approach to prospective districts
Lead territory management planning to identify and recruit high-potential districts
Leverage strong marketing channels to generate additional business interest
Content Knowledge
Understands key research methodologies – survey, data, benchmarking, best practices
Support team in developing client voice around how to use research and insights
Practice Guidance
Liaise with Research and Account Management leaders to shape practice strategy
Influence pricing strategies and develop effective proposals to increase conversion rate
Provide commercial perspective on new product development and market opportunities
Stay apprised of market dynamics and the competitive landscape
Coaching & Support
Identify opportunities for director improvement
Ability to coach and improve commercial execution
Deep understanding of the K12 market, including potential buyers
Experience managing a high-growth sales team to meet quarterly and annual targets
Experience in a research, consulting, or technology sales management position
Exceptional communication (oral, written) and persuasion skills
Demonstrated track record of coaching and mentoring team members
High-energy, self-motivated, agile leader with the ability to think spontaneously
Believes in the power of data and research to make informed decisions
Ability to drive urgency and decisions with both internal and external stakeholders
Willingness to travel 10-20%
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree demonstrating high achievement from an accredited academic institution
10+ years in a consultative sales management role with a proven track record of success by consistently exceeding key performance metrics
Managing a portfolio of products and services within a K-12 education environment
Location
DMV region preferred (office in Arlington VA)
Remote and hybrid work environment available as well
Benefits
Competitive base salary and uncapped commission earning potential exceeding $200K+
Award-winning training program on markets, research methodologies and sales skills
Top performers will be eligible for an annual sales incentive trip
Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
15 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package
401(K) employer matching program
Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha’s Kitchen, DC SPCA
Community service opportunities
All travel expenses will be covered
Compensation
Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair. The On Target Earning (OTE) range for this role is $215,000- $260,000 per year, which is comprised of a base salary range from $125,000- $160,000 and a variable uncapped commission structure ranging from $90,000 - $100,000 when goal is 100% obtained for this role. Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market.
Hanover believes in supporting our team’s overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more.
About Hanover Research
Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit www.hanoverresearch.com
Hanover Values
Business Building – We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same
Thought Leadership and Innovation – We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way
Service – To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle
Leadership and Mentorship – Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best
Firm Citizenship – We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves
How To Apply
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Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
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