Numerator is seeking a highly driven Enterprise Sales Director, Survey to accelerate growth of our survey and custom research solutions. This is a high-impact individual contributor role designed for a proven enterprise seller who thrives on building new business, expanding strategic client relationships, and consistently exceeding revenue targets. The Enterprise Sales Director will own go-to-market execution for survey solutions, positioning Numerator as the partner of choice for retailers seeking actionable consumer insights. What You'll Do: - Own the full sales cycle for Numerator’s survey and custom research solutions, from prospecting through close, with accountability for quota attainment. - Drive new business by targeting senior decision-makers at enterprise retailers. - Develop and expand strategic client relationships, uncovering opportunities to grow wallet share through survey and research offerings. - Build, manage, and maintain a strong sales pipeline, accurately forecasting revenue and driving predictable growth. - Partner with internal teams (Research, Product, Customer Success) to ensure seamless solution delivery and client satisfaction. - Deliver compelling presentations and proposals that translate Numerator’s survey capabilities into clear business value. - Represent Numerator at industry events and within professional networks to generate demand and elevate market presence. - Provide strategic market feedback to inform product development and go-to-market strategy.

Numerator is looking for a sales leader to manage an existing team of Mid-Market Sales Directors (also known as Account Executives). The CPG Mid-Market vertical at Numerator is defined as national brands that are under $1B in annual revenue. This is one of the fastest-growing verticals for Numerator and the reason for why this position is open! The Mid-Market team has experienced tremendous growth and is seeking an external leader to bring new, innovative ideas on how we go-to-market, while collaborating with two other existing leaders. This individual will be involved in managing key relationships with clients as the team continues to expand across the US market. This role is 100% remote, as long as the individual is comfortable traveling to Numerator offices and client locations as needed.

About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. The Role in Brief: Director, Partner Development (Higher Ed Advancement CRM) Partner Development Executives at EAB are responsible for establishing relationships with key decision makers within education institutions. We hire persuasive leaders with a knack for teaching and explaining concepts – people who are comfortable listening to our partners and then mapping their problems to our services and solutions. As our ambassadors and connectors, Partner Development Executives are pivotal to the growth of our firm. As a Director-level Partner Development Executive, you will be responsible for generating leads and managing the sales process in order to convert new partners. We are seeking sales professionals who have a strong record of success achieving and exceeding sales goals within a team selling environment. When you work at EAB in Partner Development, you’ll be making a difference toward fulfilling our mission of making education smarter and our communities stronger. Our people care about doing their best, and our collaborative environment is energizing and rewarding. You’ll be part of a work environment where your voice counts and even small ideas can lead to big opportunities. Partner Development Executives may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; or remotely within the continental United States. Remote candidates with willingness to travel are welcomed and encouraged to apply. This new position is expected to report to a sale team leader within EAB’s higher education technology partner development team. Primary Responsibilities: - Prospect and build new business within an assigned territory of higher education institutions; acquire partners successfully for EAB’s new Navigate Advancement Customer Relationship Management (CRM) product - Build relationships by meeting with leaders to discuss their strategic fundraising and technological challenges and opportunities, particularly as it relates to donor and prospective donor data, communication, and collaboration management; present best practice solutions and effectively sell the vision of EAB’s Navigate Advancement CRM capabilities - Conduct live presentations, including diagnostic evaluations and technical demonstrations, to understand prospective partner needs and educate key stakeholders on the value of EAB products and services - Meet annual revenue goals through management of a sales pipeline with pursuits in various stages of the evaluation process - Work with other sales, marketing and delivery team members to drive increased revenue via business development within an assigned portfolio of institutions - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors - Provide insights from partner development visits to inform future go-to-market initiatives and product management inquiries - Indirectly manage Sales Associate to goals, providing formal feedback and guidance on professional development Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university - Proven track record of success exceeding personal revenue quotas or sales targets in business development roles - Experience representing complex products or services to external partners in a trusted, consultative capacity - Ability to negotiate and excellent persuasion skills - Willingness to travel domestically at least 25-50% - Valid driver’s license - Professional experience in at least three of the following: - Sales, inclusive of new business development - Higher education or education technology - Fundraising - CRM solutions - Delivering client presentations and facilitating discussions - Partner or prospect management Ideal Qualifications: - 6-8+ years of relevant full-time professional experience - Knowledge of donor management or fundraising optimization solutions, CRM platforms, and/or other high-impact solutions within the higher education sector - Experience working with stakeholders within a college or university setting, or deep understanding of the processes, difficulties, and opportunities within education - Knowledge of the higher education Advancement function or of fundraising processes within other sectors - Experience selling consultative, information-based, or technology-driven services - Desire to achieve success in a sales environment and sell prospects on the current and future value proposition of a product or service - Engaging and memorable presentation style; demonstrated ability to build rapport and credibility quickly with an executive-level audience - Demonstrated ability to listen, diagnose a problem, and map a solution in the moment - Creativity and initiative when it comes to problem solving and/or project ownership - Resilience and comfort with ambiguity; ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment - Ability to indirectly manage a Sales Associate to goal, coach and provide constructive formal and informal feedback - Receptive to feedback, coaching and constructive criticism; ability to learn from mistakes - Proven experience managing multiple priorities, strong prioritization and organizational skills - Effective writing, critical thinking and negotiation skills, and familiarity with formal and informal RFP procedures - Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB’s DE&I Promise If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Compensation: The compensation package for this role includes a starting salary (base) range of $79,500 - $100,500 per year plus eligibility for uncapped variable compensation. The anticipated total earnings are $154,500 - $175,500 at target levels of performance against commercial goals in a full and typical fiscal year, with lucrative uncapped earning potential to reward overperformance. Actual salary and on-target earnings vary due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting range for their role. Benefits: Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible - 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays - Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each) - 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution - Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans - Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family - Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation - Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance - Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents - Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel - Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members - Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance - Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program - Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. The Role in Brief: Associate Director, Research Growth Strategy The Research Growth Strategy (RGS) team is responsible for supporting strong contract value expansion of existing products and identifying and launching new products and services. The Associate Director in this role would focus on products and services and commercial enablement for EAB’s domestic higher ed institutions. This role may manage an analyst. This role may be based in Washington D.C. or open to remote employment within the continental United States. This position may require occasional travel (10-15%) to office and team in-days as well as to partner college and university campuses for marketing listening experiences. Primary Responsibilities: Co-lead Research product strategy and innovation efforts, by: - Working with RGS domestic higher ed colleagues to create new products and signature services that are market-responsive - Testing potential new products and services with prospects and partners - Supporting the go-to-market process for new products and services - Liaising with internal Research teams to gain content knowledge - Supporting training for and communication to product teams to encourage innovation at the initial product development stage - Manage and coach junior-level researcher staff by developing critical skills, providing actionable feedback, and managing workloads Serve as the collateral lead, through: - Creating decks and supporting deliverables for new products and services - Creating or supporting creation of 1-pagers and slides used by Partner Development, Account Management, and Partner Success to talk about Research offerings in a clear and compelling way - Other one-off collateral support for Partner Development or other colleagues Successful RGS Associate Director qualities include: - An ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization - An interest and ability to innovate and test new products (based on evidence and knowledge of partner priorities) - An ability to move quickly but also set guardrails on processes - A talent for creating visually-engaging partner-facing decks and collateral that are informative, clear, and persuasive - An excellent writer who can write with clear, compelling language - A project management extraordinaire; able to make and lead project plans, manage upward and downward on a team, and iterate on and improve a project as it develops - An independently-driven leader who is also eager to work with and learn from a passionate team - An open-minded individual with an innovative mindset Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree, with an excellent academic record and 5+ years of post-graduate, professional experience; or 4+ years of post-graduate, professional experience and an advanced degree; or bachelor's degree and 4+ years of post-graduate, professional experience, including 2+ years of experience in EAB Research - Proven analytic skills and ability to translate market findings into commercial strategy and product innovations - Proven ability to create visually compelling and well-written external deliverables, especially with a commercial component - Proven ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners - Proven ability to manage staff and lead teams to deliver high-quality projects on time - Exceptional project management, prioritization, and delegation skills, especially in a fast-paced environment - Experience working with education executives, either at a college, university, K-12 school, or district, or as a consultant/advisor to education partners - Ability to travel 10-15% Ideal Qualifications - MBA or advanced degree - Management or strategy consulting experience - Proven ability to successfully work in a matrixed organization - Experience with solution-focused problem-solving and thinking through problems creatively - Experience with new product or business development - Experience working with clients in a consultative role - Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration. If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Compensation: The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $70,500 - $95,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance. Benefits: Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: · Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible · 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays · Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each) · 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution · Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans · Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family · Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation · Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance · Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents · Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel · Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members · Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance · Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program · Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits. This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.