Associate Director, K-12

Associate Director, K-12 (Candidate Must Reside in Western United States) College Board – State & District Partnerships Territory: Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana Location: This is a remote role. Candidates for this role must reside in Western United States i.e. California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, or Wyoming. All CB employees are required to travel to meet in person for business purposes. Role Type: This is a full-time position About the Team The Western Regional K-12 team at College Board is a high-performing, mission-driven consultative sales team focused on expanding access to College Board programs and services. We combine sales expertise with a deep commitment to creating opportunities for students, partnering with educators, district leaders, and state officials to drive adoption of solutions that improve student outcomes. As part of the State & District Partnerships division, we are responsible for growing the reach and impact of College Board programs, including the SAT Suite of Assessments, Advanced Placement, and BigFuture. We take a strategic, data-informed approach to managing territories, building pipelines, and advancing opportunities from initial engagement through long-term partnership. Our work is relationship-driven and results-oriented, with a clear focus on driving adoption and meeting ambitious growth goals across our territories. We engage in consultative sales cycles, align solutions to partner priorities, and support successful implementation to ensure sustained impact. Team members are accountable for meeting goals, continuously strengthening their sales practice, and contributing to a culture of collaboration, learning, and shared success. About the Opportunity As an Associate Director of K–12, you are responsible for driving growth and achieving sales goals for College Board programs and services within an assigned territory. You execute against established state and regional strategies, owning a portfolio of accounts and a pipeline of opportunities that expand access to College Board programs. You are accountable for delivering against defined sales goals, owning your pipeline from prospecting through close, and consistently advancing opportunities to drive adoption. You independently manage sales cycles and partner relationships, while collaborating with senior leaders on more complex or large-scale opportunities. Through consultative selling, strategic account management, and disciplined follow-through, you move partners from interest to commitment. In this role, you will: Strategic Account Planning and Sales Execution (50%) Consistently build and maintain account management plans and business review with each assigned account to strengthen current program adoption and drive growth in new areas. Deeply understand state and district opportunities and challenges to deliver district account plans that provide data-driven, customized solutions to meet state and district needs, with the goal of growing business across your assigned territory Track progress towards meeting goals with the intent of achieving or exceeding individual goals that contribute to the state- and regional-level goals of expanding post-secondary opportunities for students Analyze and assess trends using College Board data sources in assigned territory, planning account activity that aligns with larger state and regional goals Drive consultative, solution-based sales cycles with district leaders, influencing long-term adoption decisions. Build and maintain knowledge and expertise in College Board program and service innovations as well as broader K12 educational trends Manage Key Relationships (30%) Build and maintain strong relationships with key officials independently or collaboratively with colleagues while continuously identifying new opportunities to cultivate partnerships. Conduct necessary outreach to existing, new and previous state/district partners Coordinate with district leadership and internal CB teams to deliver support necessary to successfully implement selected CB programs and services. Deliver Consistent Sales Data and Insights & Projects (20%) Utilize Salesforce CRM to monitor progress toward goals, account management, and opportunity management to support ongoing coaching as well as individual, regional, and divisional goal attainment. Share wider sales strategies, insights and innovations regionally and divisionally to accelerate CB’s growth, reach, impact and culture About You You have: 3–5+ years of professional experience in education, sales, or a related field. We welcome candidates with classroom teaching experience who are interested in transitioning into a consultative, goal-oriented sales role Interest in and commitment to a sales career path, including comfort with owning a pipeline, meeting goals, and driving partners toward adoption decisions Motivation to achieve and exceed sales goals, with a proactive approach to advancing opportunities and closing deals A strong achievement orientation, with a track record of setting and attaining ambitious goals (in teaching, sales, or other performance-driven environments) Ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, translating educator needs into actionable solutions and influencing partners toward adoption through consultative engagement Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce (preferred), including managing workflows and supporting data-informed decision-making A Bachelor’s degree Willingness to travel frequently, up to 50%, and maintain a valid driver’s license Willingness to travel and drive in inclement weather in rural areas All roles at College Board require: A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input. A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking. A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success Authorization to work in the United States About Our Process Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks. What We Offer At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation The hiring range for this role is $60,000 - $100,000. Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board. We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more. #li-remote #li-dr1 College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org. Clearing a path for all students to own their future. At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work. Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed. Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate. Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar. Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer: Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters A team that invests in your development and success Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More. College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.