National University

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment. National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws.

Executive Director

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

47 days ago

Salary

$131.9K - $151.6K / year

Bachelor Degree12 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Owns annual and multi-year revenue targets for Harmony Academy across districts, states, national organizations, and enterprise partners. • Leads the field sales organization, including territory strategy, account segmentation, quota setting, and coverage models aligned to growth priorities. • Ensures pipeline coverage of 3–4×, forecast accuracy within ±10%, and disciplined execution across all sales stages. • Establishes and enforces an enterprise selling standard: discovery excellence, solution design, executive alignment, value articulation, and next-step rigor. • Oversees pricing and packaging strategy in partnership with Finance and Product to ensure margin discipline and scalability. • Drives expansion and upsell strategies tied to adoption, outcomes, and renewal readiness. • Sets and leads Client Success strategy in partnership with Academies leadership to ensure what is sold is implemented with fidelity and renews at scale. • Aligns sales commitments with implementation scope, launch timelines, adoption metrics, and success outcomes. • Sources, structures, and scales national, state, district, and channel partnerships that accelerate revenue and reach. • Defines and executes priority growth markets (geographic, segment, and vertical) aligned to NU Academies’ strategic plan. • Provides executive oversight (dotted line) to Sales Operations and Inside Sales, ensuring alignment to revenue goals and field execution. • Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning by modeling inclusive leadership practices and setting clear performance expectations.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of senior-level experience in edtech, education publishing, or adjacent mission-driven sectors required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience owning enterprise-level revenue, renewals, and growth strategy.
  • Proven success leading multi-year, complex sales and partnership agreements.
  • Experience working across K–12 and higher education ecosystems preferred.
  • Proven track record of beating revenue targets and scaling GTM engines.
  • Deep expertise in enterprise sales, renewals, partnerships, and revenue operations.
  • Strong command of Salesforce, forecasting discipline, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Established national network across K–12 districts, state agencies, associations, and partners.
  • Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to lead complex, cross-functional organizations with clarity and accountability.
  • Advanced leadership skillset to include experience with success in coaching, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
  • Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and build exceptional relationships with senior executives, donors, and partner, and lead complex cross-sector collaborations.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong operational discipline.
  • Willingness to travel nationally (approximately 40%).
  • Commitment to NU’s values of belonging, innovation, and community impact.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

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