Snapshot

Denomination: Non-denominational

Location: Remote

The Role: Vice President of Sales

Meet Association of Christian Schools International: 

The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) was founded in 1978 when several regional U.S. school associations joined, becoming a united voice to advance excellence in Christian education. The leaders’ vision was to inspire, challenge, and resource educators and schools. First headquartered in La Habra, California, ACSI moved to an expanded facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1994. Today, ACSI serves nearly 24,000 schools in more than 100 countries.

Over the past several years, ACSI has diligently sought the Lord's guidance through prayer and has aligned its efforts under three pillars: Advancing, Access, and Advocacy. 

• ADVANCING – Leading Christ-centered education toward excellence and flourishing

• ACCESS – Making Christ-centered education available and obtainable

• ADVOCACY – Promoting and protecting Christ-centered education for today and tomorrow

This will allow ACSI to be laser-focused on promoting excellence in Kingdom education around the world in the months and years to come. 

About the Vice President of Sales:

The Vice President of Sales plays a pivotal role in the growth and global expansion of ACSI by building, leading, and driving the sales strategy and execution for the organization’s portfolio of educational resources and materials. This role requires a deep understanding of the education market, including the needs of schools, educators, families, and students. The VP of Sales will build and lead a dedicated team to achieve sales targets, expand market share, and ensure the successful adoption of the company’s educational resources in the United States while providing support and oversight to global sales efforts. 

For textbooks, there is a third-party sales group.  This is the largest revenue-generating product. The third party is aware we are searching for this role.  This person will give oversight to the third-party sales group.  

The Vice President of Sales Responsibilities Include: 

In collaboration with the executive leadership, the VP of Sales will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global sales strategy that aligns with the organization's growth targets and expansion plans; liaise with divisional staff to design and implement effective sales tactics in applicable contexts.

• Build and lead a high-performing sales team dedicated to educational resources, providing mentorship, coaching, and development to ensure the achievement of sales objectives.

• Design and establish sales processes, systems, and tools to support efficient and scalable sales operations across diverse geographic regions.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure that sales initiatives are supported by and aligned with effective marketing campaigns and materials; ensure maximum market penetration and customer engagement.

• Establish and maintain key relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and customer satisfaction.

• Conduct regular market analysis to identify trends, emerging markets, and potential areas of growth, adjusting sales strategies accordingly.

• Monitor and report on sales metrics, analyzing performance data to drive continuous improvement and achievement of sales goals.

• Liaise with the VP for Educational Resources to ensure that sales strategies align with the organization's product offerings and educational initiatives and to provide market feedback for future product development.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and channels to expand the reach and impact of the company’s educational products.

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging educational technologies to maintain the company’s competitive edge.

• Ensure that all sales activities are compliant with the company's policies and legal regulations in the respective markets.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

  

What You Bring: 

Spiritually the ideal candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect

• a demonstrated acceptance without reservation of the ACSI Statement of Faith

• a strong, clear Christian testimony, acknowledging Christ as Savior and seeking to live as His disciple

• a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his/her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others

• a mature, godly spirit

• a Christian role model (Luke 6:40) in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.)

• a person of faith and prayer

• a broad acceptance of and by the evangelical Christian community

• a strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture

• a servant leader

• an active participation in a local Bible-believing church

• a willingness and intent to enroll K-12 school-aged children in a local Christian school

Skills and Knowledge 

• Collaborative 

• Humble, Hungry, Smart

• Galvanizer

• Entrepreneurial Builder  

• Excellent Communicator

• Familiar with the Oracle Suite, preferred

Education

• Undergraduate Degree Required

Experience level

• 5+ years of sales and product

• 3+ years of senior leadership 

• Experience building and executing  a multi-prong sales process that is data-driven to a diverse global market

• Educational Sales experience preferred

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