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Financial
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About this role
Remote/Work-From-Home & Candidates should reside in the territory (Central CA)
Solution Tree:
About Us
Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses.
When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.
Employees Enjoy
Innovative, team-oriented environment Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development A compensation package that includes competitive pay and
benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more. Doing work that matters
Position Summary:
Internally this position is called Director of Educational Partnerships (DEP).
This is an outside sales role responsible for the Central California territory, which includes Sacramento, Placer, Fresno, and Inyo counties.The position requires the ability to develop and strategically execute a territory sales plan that meets or exceeds the revenue goals established around our core offerings of print and online resources, educator events, and onsite professional development.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Achievement of quarterly and annual contracted revenue sales goals Expense management that complies with company guidelines and demonstrates fiscal responsibility and judgement
Product and market knowledge:
Ability to present unique product offerings and comprehensive solutions to individuals and groups Utilization of compe
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Structured growth path
Location flexibility
Financial Services — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)
Common Buyer Objections
- "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
- "We already have a vendor for this"
- "Need to see 3-year track record"
- "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI in fraud detection and compliance
- • Open banking APIs
- • ESG investing mandate shifts
- • Embedded finance partnerships
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
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Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
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Financial services sales requires strong compliance awareness and regulatory knowledge.
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