Music Education Partnerships Manager (Full-Time Hartford, CT)

Ensemble Performing Arts • Hartford, CT

4d • $45,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

NEMC (National Educational Music Company), part of Ensemble Performing Arts, supports school music programs nationwide by connecting educators, local dealer partners, and lesson programs. As a Music Education Partnerships Manager, you are responsible for building and growing a territory—working directly with music educators, affiliate dealers, and Ensemble lesson locations to strengthen programs and expand student participation in music. This is a field-based role where you own your territory and are responsible for driving growth across rentals, lessons, and program participation. This is a full-time remote position with regular required travel within the Hartford, CT region.

Requirements

• Experience working with school music programs, music educators, or a closely related environment
• Proven ability to manage and grow a defined territory, including driving participation, revenue, or business outcomes
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust and maintain long-term partnerships
• Experience operating independently in a field-based role
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within a defined territory
• Ability to lift and transport instruments and equipment (up to 50 lbs)

Nice To Haves

• Background in music education, performance, or the music industry
• Experience working with K–12 schools, districts, or arts programs
• Prior experience in outside sales, account management, or territory-based roles
• Experience building new relationships and developing partnerships from scratch
• Familiarity with school-year cycles and seasonal recruitment periods
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
• Track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals in a territory-based role

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with music educators, school leaders, and administrators
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school music programs in your territory
• Grow instrument rental participation by working closely with educators and engaging families
• Develop and expand relationships with affiliate dealers, including identifying new local partners
• Help connect students from school programs into Ensemble lesson schools
• Plan and support key events such as recruitment nights, parent nights, and instrument trial events
• Manage your territory plan, track activity, and follow up consistently to drive results
• Coordinate with internal teams to support delivery, service, and program needs

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Monthly vehicle allowance plus coverage for travel and business-related expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed