What’s the Job?

This is a sales position that requires attention to detail and a high level of customer service. The Program Development Manager (PDM) serves as program booking coordinator for elementary, middle, and high schools, colleges, and youth organizations. PDMs listen and evaluate the needs and budget of each school or organization request to recommend the best speaker. PDMs work independently but collaborate as a team to achieve semi-annual sales goals. Attention to detail, thorough communication, willing to work as a team, and excellent customer service skills are vital to the longevity of the mission and impact of YES.

What You’ll Do:

• Book programs in schools by evaluating the needs given in a request
• Understand speaker specialties and program topics thoroughly
• Develop relationships with school personnel through phone calls, emails and occasional in-person meetings
• Provide EXCEPTIONAL customer service
• Requires initiative to develop new ideas for pursuing customers
• Research and understand the current issues facing youth today
• Daily cold calling seeking new opportunities
• Daily email blasts promoting upcoming YES programs
• Create and maintain accounts and contracts in Salesforce
• Work conference booths in the DFW area to promote YES programs (approximately 2-4 annually)

What You Need:

• 2-4 years sales and/or customer service experience
• General understanding of the educational system, i.e., district vs. local school
• We use Salesforce and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Communicates effectively by phone, email, or in person
• Passes Texas background check
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Education

• College degree preferred

Compensation:

• Base salary plus commission earned

You’re a Good Fit If:

• You get excited about goals
• You are task oriented and excellent at time management
• You are resourceful and have creative problem solving skills
• You are a strong independent worker, but also thrive in a team environment

Please send cover letter and resume to Celia Weitzel, Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships, at cweitzel@justsayyes.org