Regional Sales Manager, Ohio

Lakeshore Learning Materials • Ohio, OH

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About The Position

Lakeshore is seeking an energetic, talented Regional Sales Manager to expand its reach in the K–12 educational market. The role cultivates new and existing relationships with school districts and educational programs, serving customers in early childhood and education while exploring market segments such as middle schools and high schools. The manager is responsible for a designated geographic territory, which may include multiple states, and works with internal sales resources and company teams to support customers and increase business. Candidates should ideally reside in the Dayton, Cincinnati, or Columbus areas and be able to travel within the territory as needed, including approximately 30% overnight stays. The position offers a base salary of $90,000–$100,000 and uncapped commissions, along with sales support and marketing resources.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of successful sales experience and proven entrepreneurial know-how.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to speak to customer needs at all levels.
• Strong work ethic and team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform outstanding work from home.
• Ability to travel within the territory as needed, including approximately 30% overnight stays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Ideally reside in the Dayton, Cincinnati, or Columbus areas.

Responsibilities

• Secure new and repeat business by building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders in the designated geographic area.
• Partner with internal sales resources to support needs and increase business.
• Consistently call on, build, and maintain relationships with customers within the assigned territory.
• Collaborate with the RVP/RD to build, adjust, and drive sales strategies.
• Target key customers and assess and uncover customer needs.
• Communicate respectfully, effectively, concisely, and clearly with inside partners in regular meetings with internal headquarters departments and sales channels to streamline communication, build relationships, and increase sales.
• Participate in local, state, and national conferences to promote the Lakeshore brand.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission structure.
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, including EPO, PPO, and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Flexible benefit options.
• Generous employee discount on products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager