The Regional Program Manager (RPM) will be tasked with generating new partnerships, retaining current programs, growing enrollment, and enlarging the footprint of our one-week summer programs by partnering with educators and school districts in assigned regions. This position is instrumental in helping to drive demand and generate growth of Camp Invention’s K-12 education/enrichment marketplace. Our best RPMs are creative challenge solvers, who are organized, strategic, and thrive in an autonomous setting.
Position Responsibilities:
- Expands the reach and impact of the program while managing and supporting existing Camp Invention customer base
- Generates, cultivates and follows up on leads via phone, email and in person visits
- Drives and increases sales of the Camp Invention program in assigned K-12 districts; identifies opportunities for expansion within the educational marketplace, building partnerships at the regional
- and state level
- Communicates Camp Invention’s mission and value to a broad audience, delivering messaging that connects with our target audience of parents, students, educators, and school administrators
- Trains and motivates program staff to drive enrollment and ensure delivery of a first-rate experience, leaving children and parents completely satisfied with their camp experience
- Assists in marketing efforts; attends conferences to promote program
- Manages administrative logistics of establishing and running camps, inclusive of marketing, training, and distribution of program materials
- Meets and exceeds sales targets
- Manages a regional budget
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Knowledge , Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the education market and or local educational communities
- Superior interpersonal and business communication skills that are customer centric
- Ability to see the big picture while managing day-to-day logistics
- Creative problem-solving skills to help address customer needs
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Credentials and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum two years sales and business development experience with a proven track record of growth and reaching sales goals
- Direct or support role experience working in geographic territory sales
- Experience managing, motivating, and mentoring contracted staff
- Ability to attend trade shows - experience preferred
- Experience working with educators, the education market and/or local educational communities preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce a plus
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits of working for the National Inventors Hall of Fame include:
- Competitive benefit offerings, including: medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, disability, pet insurance plans
- 401K plan and up to a 4% employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, paid year-end closure (12/25-1/1)
- Flexible workday scheduling, up to two days/week work-from-home time (once training is complete)
- Great team environment, opportunities for growth, and culture focused on professional development