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The Regional Program Manager (RPM) will be tasked with generating new partnerships, retaining existing and lapsed partnerships, growing enrollment, and enlarging the footprint of our one-week summer programs by partnering with educators and school districts in assigned regions. This position is instrumental in helping to drive demand and generate growth of Camp Invention’s K-12 education/enrichment marketplace. Our best RPMs are creative challenge solvers, who are organized, strategic, and thrive in an autonomous setting.

Position Responsibilities:

+ Drive and increase sales of the Camp Invention program in assigned region; identify opportunities for expansion within the educational marketplace.

+ Collaborate with Sales Leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with company objectives and market trends.

+ Identify emerging opportunities, competitive threats, and industry trends.

+ Expand the reach and impact of the program while managing and supporting existing Camp Invention customer base.

+ Cultivate partnerships at the regional and state level with educational institutions, administration, and decision-makers.

+ Build a familiarity with state-level educational policies to ensure compliance with programming.

+ Communicate Camp Invention’s mission and value to a broad audience, delivering messaging that connects with our target audience of parents, students, educators, and school administrators.

+ Train and motivate program staff to drive enrollment and ensure delivery of a first-rate experience, leaving B2B, B2B2C, and B2C customers completely satisfied with their experience.

+ Manage administrative logistics of establishing and running camps, inclusive of marketing, training, and distribution of program materials.

+ Travel to serve as a host to our National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees during program visits.

+ Generate, cultivate, and follow up on leads via phone, email, and in-person visits.

+ Assist in marketing efforts; attends conferences to promote programs and build brand awareness.

+ Manage a regional budget.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

+ Proficient in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and data-driven decision-making.

+ Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Strategic mindset with the ability to balance short-term goals with long-term vision.

+ Excellent time management skills.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

+ General knowledge of local and state education policies preferred.

+ Requires regular, reliable attendance.

+ Ability to communicate effectively via email, chat, phone, and in-person meetings.

+ Ability to travel up to 20%.

Credentials and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred.

+ Minimum two years of sales and business development experience with a proven track record of growth and reaching sales goals.

+ Direct or support role experience working in geographic territory sales.

+ Experience managing, motivating, and mentoring contracted staff.

+ Ability to attend trade shows - experience preferred.

+ Experience working with educators, the education market, and/or local educational communities preferred.

Travel Requirements:

+ This role requires 15%-20% travel annually, primarily within the assigned region(s), with some out-of-region travel as needed, including travel to NIHF Headquarters. Travel schedules will vary and may include same-day and overnight trips based on business needs.

Benefits of working for the National Inventors Hall of Fame include:

+ Competitive benefit offerings, including; medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, disability, pet insurance plans.

+ Critical Illness/Hospital/Accident Supplemental Income plans available.

+ 401K plan and up to a 4% employer match.

+ Paid time off, paid holidays, paid year-end closure (12/24-1/1).

+ On-site workout facility.

+ Flexible workday scheduling, work from home time - up to two days per week after training.

+ Great team environment, opportunities for growth, and culture focused on professional development.