Position Summary:

Penn Foster Group delivers its leading accredited online high school diploma and individual High School courses in partnership with thousands of high schools across all 50 states. The Regional Manager, High School Partnerships, is a key driver of regional growth and relationship development in the K-12 education space. In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives to expand our footprint, cultivate impactful partnerships, and ensure the long-term success of our high school programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education by connecting schools and districts with innovative solutions that empower students and educators alike.

Essential Job Functions:

Strategic Growth

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales growth strategy for your assigned territory, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

• Identify new opportunities for regional expansion and exceed set growth targets through data-driven decision-making and proactive outreach

Partnership Development:

• Build trusted relationships with prospective partners, demonstrating how our mission and vision align with their educational needs and goals

• Strengthen existing partnerships by deeply understanding their needs, addressing challenges, and delivering an exceptional customer experience

Operational Excellence:

• Forge a collaborative and impactful partnership with High School Admissions Lead team to ensure seamless operations and partner success

• Share best practices, resources, and innovative strategies with teammates to foster a culture of continuous improvement and success

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, and Admissions teams to create cohesive messaging, drive engagement and continuous improvements

• Provide actionable partner insights and feedback to help shape and refine offerings and implementation that meet the evolving needs of schools and districts

Performance Tracking and Impact:

• Monitor, measure, and report on partnership health and sales performance, using key metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and growth

• Deliver clear, data-driven updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and accountability

Engagement:

• Deliver professional, persuasive presentations and product demonstrations to school boards, administrators, and key decision-makers, showcasing the unique value of our solutions

• Represent Penn Foster at regional and national education conferences, building brand visibility and generating leads

Industry Awareness:

• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping a pulse on K-12 education trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities, positioning yourself as a thought leader in the space

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• A deep commitment to empowering schools and learners to achieve transformative educational outcomes

• 5+ years of experience in K-12 education in sales or account management roles

• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven history of developing strong connections with schools, educators, and district leaders

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences

• Adept at fostering customer advocacy through trust, collaboration, and problem-solving.

• Proficient in using Sales Force or other CRM

• Strong time management and prioritization skills to navigate competing deadlines effectively

• Excellent listening skills and a proactive approach to resolving partner concerns with urgency

• Willingness to travel as needed to support regional growth and partner engagement.

About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building diverse teams – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.

What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, and free access to our online programs.