Music Education Partnerships Manager (Full-Time
About The Position
Dallas Strings, in conjunction with NEMC (a division of Ensemble Performing Arts), is seeking a Music Education Partnerships Manager. Dallas Strings is a premier provider of musical instruments and services in the Dallas-Ft Worth area, focusing on high-quality instruments for students and professionals. NEMC supports school music programs nationwide through rentals and services. Together, they aim to connect schools, educators, families, and local partners to increase access to instruments, instruction, and music participation. The Music Education Partnerships Manager will be responsible for building and supporting local music programs within their assigned territory, acting as the primary field relationship owner with music educators and local stores. This role involves managing and growing the territory by prioritizing focus areas, building strong local relationships, and driving participation in rentals and school programs. The goal is to connect school programs, instrument access, and local partners to enable more students to start and continue their musical journeys. Success will be measured by territory rental growth, educator engagement and satisfaction, and store sales development.
Requirements
- Experience working with music educators, schools, or in a relationship-based sales or account management role.
- Understanding of how school instrumental music programs work, including seasonal cycles and recruitment periods.
- Comfort working with orchestral instruments.
- Clear communication skills.
- Ability to stay organized in a fast-moving, field-based role.
- Experience using CRM tools or comfort learning systems like Salesforce or HubSpot.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Comfortable traveling daily within your assigned territory.
- Able to lift and transport instruments and equipment (up to 50lbs).
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music Performance, Business, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Build strong, long-term relationships with music educators, district leaders, and school administrators.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for school music programs in your territory.
- Support orchestra programs through consistent communication and follow-up.
- Ensure educators feel supported, informed, and connected to the resources they need.
- Build and manage a clear territory plan aligned to school calendars and key seasonal moments.
- Maintain a strong presence through regular school visits and ongoing communication (in-person and remote).
- Plan and support events such as recruitment presentations, instrument trial events, and parent nights.
- Track activity, follow up consistently, and keep clear visibility into your pipeline and priorities.
- Work with internal teams to coordinate instrument delivery, repairs, and service support.
- Act as the main point of coordination between schools and internal teams.
- Help resolve issues related to rentals, repairs, and equipment in a timely and professional way.
- Ensure programs run smoothly by helping manage logistics and communication.
- Identify and escalate larger school opportunities (such as school-owned instrument purchases).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance incentives
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- A culture focused on service, accountability, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
