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Crimson Education

Education Sales Consultant

CA · On-site +1

$640/day

... Education above and beyond our competitors * Conducting sales consultations and academic ... Consistent and timely onboarding of new clients to the Student Success Manager team * Contacting ...

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How much do education sales manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for education sales manager in the United States is $75,848.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an education sales manager?

To thrive as an Education Sales Manager, you need strong sales acumen, deep knowledge of educational products or services, and a background in business or education, often supported by a bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce, data analysis tools, and experience with educational technology platforms is highly valuable. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills help you connect with key decision-makers and lead sales teams effectively. These skills ensure you can identify client needs, drive sales growth, and build lasting partnerships within the education sector.

What is the difference between Education Sales Manager vs Education Consultant?

AspectEducation Sales ManagerEducation Consultant
Primary FocusDriving sales and revenue for educational products/servicesProviding expert advice and solutions to educational institutions
Work EnvironmentSales offices, client meetings, trade showsSchool districts, private schools, consulting firms
Required CredentialsSales experience, knowledge of education sectorEducational background, expertise in curriculum or administration
Industry UsageUsed by companies selling educational productsUsed by independent or firm-based education specialists

While both roles involve the education sector, the Education Sales Manager focuses on selling educational products and increasing revenue, whereas the Education Consultant provides expert advice and tailored solutions to educational institutions. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job opportunity.

What does an education sales manager do?

An Education Sales Manager is responsible for selling educational products or services, such as textbooks, software, or training programs, to schools, universities, or other educational institutions. They identify potential clients, build and maintain relationships, and develop sales strategies to achieve targets. Additionally, they may lead a sales team, provide product demonstrations, and collaborate with marketing and product development teams to meet the needs of the education sector.

How does an education sales manager collaborate with academic institutions to achieve sales targets?

An Education Sales Manager works closely with decision-makers at schools, colleges, and universities to understand their unique needs and present tailored solutions, such as educational products or software. Collaboration often involves organizing presentations, conducting needs assessments with faculty, and coordinating with internal teams like product specialists and customer support for seamless implementation. Building long-term relationships and maintaining regular communication are key to ensuring client satisfaction and meeting sales goals. This collaborative approach helps foster trust, encourages repeat business, and often leads to referrals within the academic community.
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Infographic showing various Education Sales Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,848 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Education Sales Consultant

Crimson Education

CA • On-site, Remote

$640/day

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

About Crimson
Crimson Education is the world's leading college admissions consulting firm, with over 1,490 Ivy League offers and 2,410 to the US Top 15. We help ambitious students gain admission to the world's top universities through expert-led guidance and proven, data-driven strategies. Crimson students are 7x more likely to get into the Ivy League than their peers. We were recently featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.
We're the only college admissions consultancy that brings together:
  • Former Ivy League and Top 20 admissions officers to rigorously review and refine applications
  • Professors and PhD teaching fellows from leading universities to guide students through original, independent research - with pathways to selective peer-reviewed publication or conference presentation
  • Past ISEF winners and judges who coach students to compete for state, national, and international science fair awards
  • Capstone project mentors who help students design and scale leadership initiatives with real-world impact, measurable outcomes, and credible external validation

We're backed by leading VC firms, including Tiger Global, Heal Partners, IceHouse Ventures, and Movac, and recently closed a USD $40M Series D funding round at a USD $640M valuation. We now operate across 21 markets worldwide, including the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.
The Role
This is a full-time position, based in the U.S. The role is currently fully remote but may require occasional in-person meetings and events in the future.
  • Achieving agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes
  • Identifying and interacting with new potential Crimson customers
  • Establishing rapport with parents and their students to communicate and showcase the benefits of working with Crimson Education above and beyond our competitors
  • Conducting sales consultations and academic assessments professionally and which aligns with the Crimson brand and culture
  • Presenting and promoting Crimson products as per the company's sales process to prospective families
  • Establishing, developing, and maintaining positive and professional customer interactions and relationships that lead to positive experiences and referrals
  • Consistent and timely onboarding of new clients to the Student Success Manager team
  • Contacting existing clients to inform and upsell them on new developments within Crimson's product offering.
  • Expediting the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
  • Continuously improving sales techniques and enhancing industry knowledge
  • Hosting or attending some sales oriented marketing events (mostly online) when necessary
  • Maintaining effective communication with the Accounts team to ensure timely payment of accounts
  • Providing feedback and suggestions on how to improve sales processes
  • Being a proactive contributor to a generous, close-knit high high-performing team

Qualifications Required:
  • A Bachelor's degree in sales or business or an education-oriented field, and/or equivalent job experience in sales, with a preference for experience in the education space
  • A clear understanding of sales fundamentals
  • Strong communication skills and customer rapport building
  • Time management skills and ability to adapt to work on a fully remote team that's situated across all four US time zones
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; experience speaking or presenting in front of large groups is a plus
  • Knowledge of the US college admissions process and competitive Ivy League landscape is a plus
  • Knowledge of CRM platforms, such as Salesforce, is a plus

Why work for Crimson?
  • Flexible working environment, you will be empowered to structure how you work
  • Option to work from our many locations/remotely around the globe (role dependent) with us!
  • Limitless development and exposure- our internal promotions/role changes made up 33% of all recruitment last year.
  • $1,000 training budget per year- we love to level up!
  • Psychologist on staff
  • Impressive fireside chats and workshops to help the team continuously level up
  • Radical Candour is a feedback approach we live by
  • We're a global player with 28 markets (and growing) across the globe!

If you're passionate about education and people, and looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and want to work with cutting-edge technology, then we'd love to hear from you!
Please keep an eye on your spam/junk email folder for correspondence from Team Tailor.
Department Sales & Marketing Role Academic Advisor Locations California, United States, Chicago, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Philadelphia Remote status Fully Remote

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