Director of Sales - Art Education Partner Programs - NJ Remote

Director of Sales - Art Education Partner Programs

NJ Territory

One River School of Art + Design is seeking a dynamic Sales Consultant with experience expanding educational programing in NJ.  The role will introduce our innovative art curriculum to K-12 Private and Public Schools, Residential Facilities, After School Programs, Homeschool Associations and other organizations that might benefit from a vibrant art education program. The role is remote, but will require frequent site visits throughout the State.  Must live in NJ.

Who we are:

One River School of Art + Design was founded 10 years ago with a simple goal in mind:  To build a community for  Contemporary Art in the Suburbs through fun educational programs and partnerships with living Contemporary artists. 

If you are ready for a career where you will make a real difference to the art community in your area, we are ready to share our proven and highly successful business model with you.  

We aim to be the “best place to work in the arts” - we promise to be upfront about what the job entails and give you a realistic picture of what to expect if you work for us.  

What you will do:

• Research potential sites/organizations that would benefit from One River programs

• Assist in the development of collateral marketing materials to help promote the programs

• Cold call organizations within Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Union, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties

• Schedule site visits and present the One River program to prospective customers throughout your territory

• Coordinate with our NJ schools to set up the programs once the sale is made

• Hiring and training the talent to service the new contracts

• Conduct quality assurance follow up meetings at site locations to ensure repeat business

• Report to the COO and CEO on a weekly basis and prepare sales reports as required

• Troubleshoot any issues that arise and follow up consistently with potential customers

• As a department of one, you will need to be a self-starter, proactive and agile

• You will have the opportunity to grow the department as you bring in more and more business - you will be able to hire a coordinator once the first few deals are signed

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years experience selling services in the Educational services field

• A demonstrated interest in Visual Arts

• Clean current drivers license

• Driven and goal oriented

• Preferred:  Knowledge of NJ Private and Public School Districts

• Preferred:  Art or Art Education Degree

Compensation:

A generous base salary in the range of $90,000 plus 10% commissions on all sales.  OTE range in second year is expected to be $125,000-135,000.  

Company pays 60% of health plan premiums

Dental

Vision

10 Vacation days rising to 15 after 5 years

2 Personal days plus a floating Holiday

5 Sick days

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.