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Company Description At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher.
We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.
Job Description In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Regional Sales Manager, Health Care to join our team. In this role, you will secure new and repeat business by building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders. You will be visiting children’s hospitals, ABA facilities, health care facilities, health systems and special care centers on a regular basis to assess emerging and ongoing needs.
Applicants should possess sharp presentation skills and the ability to speak to customer needs at all levels, including health care professionals, administrators, organizational leaders and key project stakeholders. The ideal candidate also has a strong work ethic, a team-player mentality and the ability to perform outstanding work from home.  A day on the job looks like this:  Responsible for a designated geographical area (in some cases, multiple states)  Partnering with Sales leadership to form, modify and prospect sales strategies  Communicating respectfully, effectively, concisely and with clarity to all Inside Partners in regular meetings with a variety of internal HQ departments and sales channels to streamline communication, build relationships and increase sales  Pursuing relationships with healthcare organizational leaders/key decision-makers; to educate and promote high quality, age appropriate, safe environments Maintaining an ongoing awareness of local, state and national trends and funding opportunities relating to Autism practices/reimbursements  Participating in local, state and national conferences to promote the Lakeshore brand  Nurturing strong relationship skills with Internal and External Partners  Working with your Inside Sales team and Marketing group to fine-tune messaging and collateral materials to support your markets  Partnering with Sales, Retail and our Professional Services Group to support the learning needs of children as related to health care services  Qualifications Got the skills and experience?
Here’s what we’re looking for: Bachelor’s degree in a related field  Minimum of 3–5 years of successful sales experience in health care and proven entrepreneurial know-how  Candidates should ideally reside in the Chicago area and have the ability to travel extensively within the territory, with 75%+ travel required Proficiency with Microsoft suite and Salesforce  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Excellent administrative and organizational skills  Strong team mentality; ability to collaborate with peers  Great attention to detail  Additional Information And here’s our end of the bargain!
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 Uncapped commission structure Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) Flexible benefit options—choose what you like, ignore the rest Generous employee discount on products At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and wh