Territory Manager
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
North America
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 November 2018
Job overview
Territory Manager USA, North America
Permanent, full time
Salary: Competitive
Location: Open to candidates located in the following states or regions; New York/New England, District of Columbia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia or Washington (State). Candidate can work from the New York corporate office or from one of these locations remotely.
What it’s about
We are looking for a schools relationship Territory Manager to help maintain and grow Cambridge International in the US territory. The Territory Manager, will be responsible for a subset of the territory with responsibility for cultivating new relationships with schools or school districts not currently using Cambridge. In addition, the Territory Manager, will ensure our existing customers are well supported and that we are providing world-class service to our schools. There will be periodic contact with key state departments of Education as needed.
What you’ll be doing
A primary responsibility will be to ensure we are engaging and building the Cambridge brand within new schools in the territory. This position will be located in our NY Office or Remote, depending on location of preferred candidate. But the candidate must live in one of the areas listed above to be considered as these are the key areas of growth for Cambridge at this time. The Territory Manager will be accountable for growing the number of schools utilizing the Cambridge program in the specific assigned territory. The Territory Manager must develop relationships with both new and existing Cambridge schools.
Another aspect of the role will be to engage in opportunities to build awareness for Cambridge products and services through active participation at educational seminars, conferences and other events, making presentations or delivering speeches, as required.
What we’re looking for
A four year college degree, in an education-related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Required Skills:
- Strategic thinking
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Confident communication and presentation skills
- Ability to develop on-going relationships with our customers at a senior level as well as with government officials and other stakeholders
- Proven business development experience, preferably with educational products
- Fluency in English
- Ability to work under pressure and to set deadlines
- Good proven IT skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Familiarity with the education system in the USA
- Knowledge of Cambridge products and services is preferred
Who we are
Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.
To find out more about this role please view the job description or to apply, please upload your covering letter and CV.
As part of your recruitment process you will be required to undergo a background screening. This will be carried out by our selected supplier, Credence Background Screening Limited.
We know that diversity of thinking, backgrounds and approaches leads to innovation and creates an atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued. As well as wanting to create diverse teams, we also value diversity in the way our people approach their work. Work/life balance is important to us at Cambridge Assessment and we offer our colleagues a range of flexible working options according to the needs of the business and the individual, so please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 28 November 2018 and interviews will be held week commencing 10 December 2018.
https://careers.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/job/Territory-Manager/504327301/?locale=en_GB
If you’re successful at interview stage we will ask you to undergo background screening (carried out by Credence Background Screening Ltd), to ensure that all information provided to us is accurate. We wish you all the very best with your application.
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- The Triangle Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EA
- United Kingdom
The Cambridge University Press & Assessment Group is a department of the University of Cambridge. We have three exam boards – University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), and OCR. We are a not-for-profit organisation.
We're proud of our 150 years heritage and the expertise that it has given us. Cambridge University Press & Assessment operates and manages the University's three exam boards.
The world's largest provider of English language curriculums and qualifications for young learners and adults.
The world's largest provider of international programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year old learners.
OCR is one of the UK's biggest exam boards offering academic and vocational curriculums and qualifications. Whether you are building new IT systems, supporting our customers or developing one of our new qualifications, every person at Cambridge University Press & Assessment is making a difference. Being part of the education of eight million candidates, in over 170 countries every year, means we are opening doors to a better future every day.
We aim for these values to be at the heart of everything we do
And we believe actions speak louder than words when it comes to demonstrating this. We think we’re great people to work with, but then maybe we’re biased! What we are certain about though is that if you join Cambridge University Press & Assessment you’ll be surrounded by talented people with diverse backgrounds and skills, working together in a friendly and supportive way.
Real development opportunities
We have ambitious plans to become the leading world authority on assessment. It matters to us that people rise to bigger challenges and reach their potential. As your ambitions and interests grow there will be opportunities to move around the business and gain new skills.
We’ll expect you to take responsibility for fulfilling your own potential, and we will provide you with the training and development opportunities to manage this.
Did you know that we are not only based in Cambridge?
We also have a site in Coventry, as well as a number of other smaller offices around the UK and Overseas
- Staff discounts at many retailers both online and in-store.
- Cambridge University Card - providing access to a number of university facilities such as the University Library and discounts at the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
- Season Ticket Loan - for travelling by rail or bus.
- Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
- Family friendly enhanced benefits when you might need them such as maternity and paternity and childcare vouchers.
- Limited access to nursery and play scheme places (waiting list in operation).
In addition to…
- Generous pension scheme.
- Performance related pay.
- Subsidised staff restaurants.
- At least 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).
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