Regional Sales Manager, Oregon

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC•Portland, OR

5h•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Lakeshore is seeking an energetic, talented Regional Sales Manager to extend 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 middle-school and high-school market segments. The manager is responsible for a designated geographic territory, which may include multiple states, and works with internal sales resources and company leadership to support customers and grow business. The role offers a base salary and uncapped commissions, along with sales support and marketing resources. Candidates should have a strategic, outcome-oriented mindset, a dynamic personality, and strong people skills. The position involves regular customer contact, internal collaboration, and participation in local, state, and national conferences. Candidates should ideally reside in Oregon and be able to travel within the territory, including overnight stays 1–2 times per week; travel is approximately 50%.

Requirements

At least 3 years of successful sales experience and proven entrepreneurial know-how.
Solid presentation skills and 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 overnight stays 1–2 times per week and approximately 50% travel.
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 resides in Oregon.

Responsibilities

Secure new and repeat business by building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders in the designated geographic territory.
Partner with internal sales resources to support customer 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 their needs.
Communicate respectfully, effectively, concisely, and clearly with internal partners through regular meetings with HQ departments and sales channels to streamline communication, build relationships, and increase sales.
Participate in local, state, and national conferences to promote the Lakeshore brand.