International Sales Director

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Yondr creates phone-free spaces for artists, educators, organizations and individuals around the world. Our mission is to create spaces where genuine connection, focus, and creativity can flourish in the absence of technology.

Yondr's business segments span numerous industries, primarily across education and live events. Yondr supports schools through cell phone-free programs. Our education programs facilitate the successful implementation of phone-free school environments by providing administrators and teachers with education, training, and development resources, along with all necessary equipment. In addition, Yondr supports top artists in music and comedy by creating phone-free shows, allowing performers and audience members to enjoy live performances without the distraction of phones.

About the role:

Yondr is looking for an International Sales Director to lead our education sales efforts across Europe and beyond. This pivotal role will be instrumental in growing Yondr's presence throughout Europe and other international markets, while also managing a small team of Account Executives and Sales Development Representatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with experience in the secondary education market and have a deep understanding of emerging markets. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, aggressive, creative self-starter who is excited about building a new market!

What you'll do:

• Define, lead, and execute a global growth strategy internationally
• Plan and execute comprehensive sales campaign strategy in coordination with marketing
• Manage and grow a team of Account Executives, Sales Development Representatives and other commercial members
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent by providing career development and performance management that sets people up for success and increases employee engagement
• Implement overall sales training strategy for your team
• Create accountability by developing optimal performance metrics, closely monitoring results, and coordinating alignment activities
• Actively engage in Yondr's international business development activities to support the team, nurture relationships, and increase market understanding
• Contribute as an active member of the global leadership team ensuring alignment with the business strategy and sharing professional knowledge
• Identify and attend key industry trade shows

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Proven track record leading and growing international sales within the secondary education market
• Experience selling at the ministry level in a variety of countries
• Successful experience building high-performing teams across markets
• Strong understanding of emerging education markets
• Outstanding intercultural competencies
• C2 English language proficiency (verbal and written)

Exceptional Candidates will:

• Have a Master's degree
• Be Multilingual

Location:

• This person must live in continental Europe

Yondr creates phone-free spaces. In our hyperconnected world, we provide a way to engage with what you're doing and who you're doing it with. Founded in 2014, Yondr offers a program to help schools, musical artists, comedians, businesses, and individuals eliminate the distraction and intrusion of smartphones and other personal technology. In schools, Yondr fosters distraction-free learning environments to help students connect meaningfully with one another and improve academic performance. We partner with thousands of schools across 27 different countries!

Yondr is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.